Halifax Area High School
School Overview
Halifax Area High School is a public school located in Halifax, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Halifax Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 298 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 27 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 298 students are attending Halifax Area High School. By gender, there are 182 and 116 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Halifax Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 9 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 27 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Halifax Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 92.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 27 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 27 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 298 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,013 Households |
| Population | 7,616 |
| Male | 3,923 |
| Female | 3,693 |
| Child Population | 2,174 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,243 Units |
| Average House Value | $167,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $695 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.40% |
| Average Household Income | $63,927 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.82% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Halifax Area High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 25 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 51 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Halifax Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 6 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 51 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 2 harassment and bullying has been reported at Halifax Area High School. By gender, 1 male students and 1 students were reported. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 1 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
Public Schools in Halifax Area School District
In Halifax Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HALIFAX, Pennsylvania
1 private schools are serving students in HALIFAX, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.