For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 6,008 students in Blair County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Blair County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bellwood-antis High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Blair County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #22.
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Grades: 10-12
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #44.
Altoona Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,228 students
Rank: #55.
Bellwood-antis High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Grades: 7-9
| 807 students
Rank: #77.
Claysburg-kimmel Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #88.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #99.
Greater Altoona Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1010.
Kimmel Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Pa Digital Lrng Foundation Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Blair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Municipal Dr
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-3561
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-3561
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
580 Foot of Ten Road
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Grades: 7-9
| 873 students
Rr 2 Box 234e
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
239 Poplar St
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Grades: 7-10
| 971 students
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Grades: K-6
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blair County?
11 public high schools are located in Blair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blair County?
Blair County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Blair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blair County include: Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School vs. Altoona Area High School, Altoona Area High School vs. Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School vs. Altoona Area High School
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