At a glance
Reported students
546
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
400.5
Huntingdon Area SHS: 546 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
11.6:1 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
- 528
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Huntingdon Area SHS
Huntingdon Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Huntingdon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Huntingdon Area SD. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below 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 (92.7%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. 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 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Huntingdon Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.1 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.7%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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
5 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 Huntingdon Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Huntingdon Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
419 reported students
Standing Stone El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Southside El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Huntingdon Area SHS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntingdon Area MS Middle · Huntingdon Area SD | 06–08 | 419 | 0.1 mi |
| Standing Stone El Sch Elementary · Huntingdon Area SD | KG–05 | 382 | 0.2 mi |
| New Day CS High · Charter · New Day CS | 07–12 | 139 | 1.5 mi |
| Southside El Sch Elementary · Huntingdon Area SD | PK–05 | 347 | 3.8 mi |
| Juniata Valley JSHS High · Juniata Valley SD | 06–12 | 374 | 5.3 mi |
| Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center High · Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center | 10–12 | 5 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Huntingdon Area SHS
What grades does Huntingdon Area SHS serve?
Huntingdon Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Huntingdon Area SD.
How many students attend Huntingdon Area SHS?
Huntingdon Area SHS reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 528 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Huntingdon Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 546 students and 47.1 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 Huntingdon Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Huntingdon Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntingdon Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Huntingdon Area SHS in?
Huntingdon Area SHS is part of Huntingdon Area SD, based in Huntingdon, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Huntingdon Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Huntingdon Area MS (0.1 mi), Standing Stone El Sch (0.2 mi), New Day CS (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.