At a glance
Reported students
2,255
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
133.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Altoona Area HS: 2,255 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,216
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Altoona Area HS
Altoona Area HS is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Altoona. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Altoona Area SD. NCES reports 2,255 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.9%) and Black (10.5%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Altoona Area HS
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 133.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 8.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.01
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.65
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.9%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black10.5%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Altoona Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kimmel Alternative School
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students
Altoona Area Jr HS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,578 reported students
Juniata Gap El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Juniata El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
439 reported students
Logan El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
428 reported students
Public schools near Altoona Area HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Area Jr HS Middle · Altoona Area SD | 06–08 | 1,578 | under 0.1 mi |
| Penn-Lincoln El Sch Elementary · Altoona Area SD | KG–05 | 313 | 0.2 mi |
| Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center High · Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center | 09–12 | 60 | 0.2 mi |
| Kimmel Alternative School High · Altoona Area SD | 07–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Hollidaysburg Area SHS High · Hollidaysburg Area SD | 10–12 | 793 | 4.8 mi |
| Bellwood-Antis HS High · Bellwood-Antis SD | 09–12 | 378 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Altoona Area HS
What grades does Altoona Area HS serve?
Altoona Area HS reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Altoona Area SD.
How many students attend Altoona Area HS?
Altoona Area HS reported 2,255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,216 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Altoona Area HS?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 2,255 students and 133.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Altoona Area HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Altoona Area HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Altoona Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Altoona Area HS in?
Altoona Area HS is part of Altoona Area SD, based in Altoona, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Altoona Area HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Altoona Area Jr HS (under 0.1 mi), Penn-Lincoln El Sch (0.2 mi), Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.