Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District

1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602-3616

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Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 60 students in Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District.
Public Schools in Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District have a diversity score of 0.03, which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,929 Schools
# Students
60 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1

Student By Grade

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
98%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $205,067 is higher than the state median of $23,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 2433% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $199,433 is higher than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 2464% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student (06-07)
$205,067
$23,742
Spending / Student (06-07)
$199,433
$23,164

Best Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District?
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District manages 1 public schools serving 60 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District?
98% of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District?
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $199,433 is higher than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 2464% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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