For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,288 students in Centre County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Centre County, PA are State College Area High School, Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School and Bellefonte Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centre County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Centre County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Centre County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bellefonte Area High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Centre County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State College Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1111
Grades: 8-12
| 2,410 students
Rank: #22.
Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Penns Valley Road
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-2000
Grades: 7-12
| 662 students
Rank: #33.
Bellefonte Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 E Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4833
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-4868
Grades: 6-12
| 842 students
Rank: #55.
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Pa Institute Of Science & Techno
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
540 North Harrison Road
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Centre County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 School Street
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-8822
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-8822
Grades: K-4
| 83 students
200 Short St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 5-6
| 250 students
100130 North 6th St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Grades: 7-8
| 280 students
Wonderland Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Centre County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Centre County, PA include State College Area High School, Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School and Bellefonte Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Centre County?
6 public high schools are located in Centre County.
What is the racial composition of students in Centre County?
Centre County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Centre County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Centre County include: Bellefonte Area High School vs. State College Area High School, State College Area High School vs. Bellefonte Area High School, Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. State College Area High School
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