Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center's student population of 47 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
55%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center?
47 students attend Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center?
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center offer ?
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center part of?
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center is part of Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center School District.
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