Top Rankings
Huntingdon Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,694 students in Huntingdon Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Huntingdon Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,694 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Huntingdon Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,972 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,161 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$36 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,972
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,161
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Huntingdon Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Standing Stone Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 29th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-0771
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10906 Station Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 627-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Huntingdon Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cassady Ave
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Huntingdon Area School District?
Huntingdon Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,694 students.
What is the rank of Huntingdon Area School District?
Huntingdon Area School District is ranked #331 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon Area School District?
92% of Huntingdon Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huntingdon Area School District?
Huntingdon Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Huntingdon Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,161 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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