Altoona Area High School vs. Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
Should you attend Altoona Area High School or Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
Altoona Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,228 students in grades 6-12, Altoona Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 793 students in grades 10-12, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
10-12
Total Students
2,228 students
793 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#497 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
80%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
636
-
Grade 10 Students
589
261
Grade 11 Students
519
283
Grade 12 Students
484
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
10%
1%
% White
85%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.14
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%