Altoona Area High School
School Overview
Altoona Area High School is a public school located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Altoona Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 69% of students are proficient in Math learning and 75% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,682 students through grade 6 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 133 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,682 students are attending Altoona Area High School. By gender, there are 850 and 832 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Altoona Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 41 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 39 | 19 | 20 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 41 | 20 | 21 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 133 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Altoona Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 133 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 133 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 2.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 240 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 3 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 24,380 Households |
| Population | 55,806 |
| Male | 27,796 |
| Female | 29,599 |
| Child Population | 15,059 |
| Total Housing Units | 26,688 Units |
| Average House Value | $98,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $709 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% |
| Average Household Income | $44,328 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.14% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Altoona Area High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 173 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 365 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Altoona Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 173 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 166 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 365 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 9 harassment and bullying has been reported at Altoona Area High School. By gender, 1 male students and 8 students were reported. There are 8 gender-related, 1 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Altoona Area School District
In Altoona Area School District, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in ALTOONA, Pennsylvania
7 private schools are serving students in ALTOONA, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.