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Altoona Area High School

Altoona Area SD · Blair County · 1404 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602.0

(814)940-6986

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4/10
#401
Rank 401 out of 625
Top 64%
English Language Arts4/10 · #428 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #346 · 45th percentile
Science5/10 · #334 · 46th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Altoona Area High School sits in the heart of Blair County, a region with deep railroad history and a tight-knit working-class identity that still shapes the community today. The school shows particular strength in math and science relative to its English scores, making it a reasonable fit for families with students who lean toward technical or vocational paths — and the surrounding area offers plenty of that kind of opportunity. Altoona itself is an affordable, unpretentious city where Friday night football matters and neighbors know each other, appealing to families who value community roots over suburban polish.

Student Demographics

388 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
328 (85%)
African American
38 (10%)
Hispanic
11 (3%)
Multiple Races
7 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged209 (54%)
Students with Disabilities76 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,255
Enrollment
174.8
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

82.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

18
AP Courses
offered
8%
AP Participation
of students
179
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #184 · 73rd percentile

54 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found