Top Rankings
Hollidaysburg Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,117 students in Hollidaysburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hollidaysburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,117 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Hollidaysburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 684 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
50 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
34 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
2,914 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
94%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
189
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
208
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
217
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
232
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
202
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
275
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
262
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,177 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,177
$23,649
Spending / Student
$16,485
$23,073
Best Hollidaysburg Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Frankstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2463 Reservoir Rd
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4961
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4961
Grades: K-6
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Foot Of Ten Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Foot Of Ten Rd
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-1941
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 695-1941
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Charles W Longer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Union St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4431
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4431
Grades: K-6
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hollidaysburg Area School District?
Hollidaysburg Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,117 students.
What is the rank of Hollidaysburg Area School District?
Hollidaysburg Area School District is ranked #101 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hollidaysburg Area School District?
94% of Hollidaysburg Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hollidaysburg Area School District?
Hollidaysburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hollidaysburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,485 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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