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Altoona Area HS

PublicGrades 6–12
Altoona, Pennsylvania · Altoona Area SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,246
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Altoona Area HS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
2,246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Altoona Area HS is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 2,246 students. It is part of the Altoona Area SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictAltoona Area SD
County42013
CityAltoona
ZIP16602
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420234000913

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,246

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)