High Schools in State College Area School District


Summary:

The State College Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to one exceptional high school, State College Area High School. This large high school, with an enrollment of 2,410 students, has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Pennsylvania, placing it in the top 4% statewide for the 2023-2024 school year.

State College Area High School stands out for its academic excellence, with a four-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a very low dropout rate of just 1.6%. The school's students have also outperformed the state average on the Keystone Exams, with a significantly higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.8 is lower than the state average, indicating a relatively small class size and personalized learning environment.

The State College Area School District also invests heavily in its students, spending $20,149 per student, which is higher than the state average. This well-funded education system, combined with the school's strong academic performance and low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (20.25%), suggests that State College Area High School is providing a high-quality, equitable education to its diverse student population.

District Detail

 240 Villa Crest Dr
State College, PA 16801-4812

 (814) 231-1016

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

See the 2024 Pennsylvania District rankings!
Grades served: K-12
Students: 6,781

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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