Southern Huntingdon County High SchoolMiddle School is a public middle & high school, located in Cromwell Township in southeastern Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania that houses about 700 students in grades 6-12 that reside in the twelve municipalities that make up the Southern Huntingdon County School District.
Serving 595 students in grades 6-12, Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms's student population of 595 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
White, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Rocketing our students into their future.
School Rankings
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2034 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms's ranking?
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms is ranked #2034 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms often compared to?
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/msis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Union Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms?
The graduation rate of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms?
595 students attend Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms?
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms offer ?
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms part of?
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms is part of Southern Huntingdon County School District.
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