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Bellefonte Area High School

Bellefonte Area SD · Centre County · 830 E Bishop St, Bellefonte, PA 16823.0

(814)355-4833

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7/10
#250
Rank 250 out of 625
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #307 · 51st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #188 · 70th percentile
Science6/10 · #265 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bellefonte Area High School sits in one of Pennsylvania's most charming small towns — a Victorian-era borough tucked into the ridge-and-valley landscape of Centre County, just a short drive from Penn State and the energy of State College. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores that stand out as a genuine strength, making it a decent fit for families who value a well-rounded education in a tight-knit community setting. Life here has a small-town pace with the cultural perks of a major university nearby, which gives Bellefonte a bit more depth than your typical rural Pennsylvania community.

Student Demographics

180 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
164 (91%)
Multiple Races
9 (5%)
Hispanic
6 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (25%)
Students with Disabilities31 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

850
Enrollment
68.6
Teachers (FTE)
12.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

97.4%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.

19
AP Courses
offered
7.9%
AP Participation
of students
67
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 Programs5/10 · #381 · 43rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found