For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,347 students in State College, PA. The top ranked public high school in State College, PA is State College Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
State College, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in State College have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
State College, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is State College Area High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in State College, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State College Area High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Grades: 8-12
| 2,347 students
State College, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wonderland Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in State College, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in State College, PA include State College Area High School. State College has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in State College?
1 public high schools are located in State College.
What is the racial composition of students in State College?
State College public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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