Public schools in Huntingdon, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Huntingdon, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,920
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Huntingdon public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Huntingdon, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,920 students, an average of 320 per school. The largest campus is Huntingdon Area SHS (546 students), and the largest elementary school is Standing Stone El Sch (382).
Huntingdon Area SD operates the most schools here (4), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Huntingdon
Elementary schools in Huntingdon
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside El Sch Huntingdon Area SD | PK–05 | 347 | 11.9:1 | |
| Standing Stone El Sch Huntingdon Area SD | KG–05 | 382 | 9.4:1 | |
| Stone Valley Community CS Stone Valley Community CS · Charter | KG–05 | 87 | 7.9:1 |
Middle schools in Huntingdon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Area MS Huntingdon Area SD | 06–08 | 419 | 11.6:1 |
High schools in Huntingdon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Area SHS Huntingdon Area SD | 09–12 | 546 | 11.6:1 | |
| New Day CS New Day CS · Charter | 07–12 | 139 | 11.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.8%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Huntingdon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,920 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Huntingdon
How many public schools are in Huntingdon, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Huntingdon: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,920 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Huntingdon?
Schools with an address in Huntingdon belong to 3 education agencies, led by Huntingdon Area SD (4 schools), New Day CS (1 school), Stone Valley Community CS (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Huntingdon?
Huntingdon Area SHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Huntingdon, with 546 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Huntingdon?
Yes. 2 of the 6 public schools in Huntingdon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including New Day CS, Stone Valley Community CS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Huntingdon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Huntingdon public schools is 11.6:1, lower than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Huntingdon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities