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Bellefonte Area High School vs. State College Area High School

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School Overview

School
Bellefonte Area High School
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
State College Area High School
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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State College Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 844 students in grades 9-12, Bellefonte Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,347 students in grades 8-12, State College Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
844 students
2,347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellefonte Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at State College Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellefonte Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at State College Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
204 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellefonte Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at State College Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellefonte Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at State College Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State College Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1587 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#272 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellefonte Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of State College Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
59%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellefonte Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at State College Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellefonte Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at State College Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellefonte Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at State College Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in PA)
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellefonte Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of State College Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bellefonte Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of State College Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
203
562
Grade 10 Students
200
561
Grade 11 Students
238
606
Grade 12 Students
203
618

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellefonte Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellefonte Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellefonte Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellefonte Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellefonte Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellefonte Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellefonte Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellefonte Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellefonte Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellefonte Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State College Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellefonte Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of State College Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellefonte Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at State College Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellefonte Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellefonte Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at State College Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State College Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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