State College Area High School
School Overview
State College Area High School is a public school located in State College, Pennsylvania. It is a school in State College Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 85% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,308 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 196 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,308 students are attending State College Area High School. By gender, there are 1,146 and 1,162 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
State College Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 74 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| White | 60 | 18 | 42 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 74 | 21 | 53 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 196 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for State College Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 196 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 196 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 12 | 6.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 2.0% |
| School counselors | 11 | Students per counselor: 210 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 3 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 33,670 Households |
| Population | 82,735 |
| Male | 50,087 |
| Female | 46,187 |
| Child Population | 14,758 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,459 Units |
| Average House Value | $295,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,084 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $60,182 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.07% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
State College Area High School offers 23 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 523 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 797 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at State College Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 23 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 523 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 197 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 334 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 797 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in State College Area School District
In State College 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 STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania
8 private schools are serving students in STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.