Is Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School a good school?

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School ranks 192 nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 803 students attended Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School?

Students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School are 92% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School?

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Charles W Longer Elementary School Elementary : Foot of Ten Elementary School Elementary : Frankstown Elementary School Middle : Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Summary:

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in the Hollidaysburg Area School District, located in Hollidaysburg, PA. The school has 793 students and is ranked 113 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 30-35% of Pennsylvania high schools. The school's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in Literature (72.8% vs 63.2%) and Biology (59.3% vs 50.5%). Additionally, the school maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 93.1% in recent years, and a low dropout rate of 0.4% to 1.8%. Compared to nearby schools like Portage Area Junior/Senior High School, Claysburg-Kimmel Senior High School, and Bellwood-Antis High School, Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics.

While Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School's overall performance is strong, there are some areas for improvement. The school's performance for female students and low socioeconomic status students is not as strong, ranking in the top 40-50% of Pennsylvania high schools. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. Nevertheless, Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School remains a well-performing high school that provides a solid educational foundation for its students.

Detail:

Public 10-12

1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648-1996

(814) 695-4416

District: Hollidaysburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,518

Feeder schools for Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Charles W Longer Elementary School
	Foot of Ten Elementary School
	Frankstown Elementary School
Middle:	Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 803

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Asian:

2.6%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School ranks better than 72% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Asian (2.6%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is $16,518.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School 192^nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Hollidaysburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollidaysburg Area School District 113^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	70.67	163^rd	583	72.0%
2004	79.06	111^th	590	81.2%
2005	60.24	269^th	593	54.6%
2006	75.24	125^th	604	79.3%
2007	63.06	264^th	615	57.1%
2008	79.43	82^nd	621	86.8%
2009	67.82	208^th	632	67.1%
2010	78.86	93^rd	649	85.7%
2011	77.52	100^th	660	84.8%
2012	73.09	167^th	664	74.8%
2013	71.81	143^rd	591	75.8%
2014	74.06	124^th	580	78.6%
2015	81.48	87^th	680	87.2%
2016	68.73	250^th	677	63.1%
2017	77.92	134^th	663	79.8%
2018	80.88	102^nd	673	84.8%
2019	77.53	147^th	693	78.8%
2021	60.84	275^th	537	48.8%
2022	56.28	334^th	634	47.3%
2023	66.80	241^st	674	64.2%
2024	71.66	192^nd	686	72.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.37	349^th	652	46.5%
2024	62.23	235^th	664	64.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.99	266^th	665	60.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.46	216^th	502	57.0%
2024	65.86	125^th	513	75.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.17	137^th	662	79.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.71	268^th	577	53.6%
2024	65.12	200^th	595	66.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	1040	0	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	1051
1989	971	0	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	985
1990	923	2	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	936
1991	938	3	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	951
1992	942	5	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	958
1993	964	5	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	980
1994	944	7	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	962
1995	967	7	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	986
1996	967	7	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	986
1997	939	3	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	955
1998	1001	3	10	0	1	n/a	n/a	1015
1999	1041	3	14	1	2	n/a	n/a	1061
2000	1050	6	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	1069
2001	1008	8	10	0	2	n/a	n/a	1028
2002	943	6	12	2	2	n/a	n/a	965
2003	943	6	12	2	2	n/a	n/a	965
2004	1042	4	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	1062
2005	1045	6	13	1	2	n/a	n/a	1067
2006	1003	7	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	1022
2007	949	7	8	4	2	n/a	n/a	970
2008	912	6	11	7	2	n/a	n/a	938
2009	926	8	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	950
2010	879	9	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	901
2011	825	7	7	4	0	1	0	844
2012	822	5	8	6	2	1	1	845
2013	792	6	10	7	2	1	4	822
2014	784	5	11	5	2	2	5	814
2015	769	5	11	7	0	2	7	801
2016	784	4	14	8	0	3	4	817
2017	810	6	14	9	0	2	4	845
2018	787	8	15	10	2	1	7	830
2019	800	8	9	13	2	0	8	840
2020	797	8	13	13	0	0	7	838
2021	748	12	19	11	0	0	8	798
2022	753	7	22	12	0	0	9	803
2023	739	8	19	14	0	0	13	793
2024	740	7	21	18	0	0	17	803

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1051	57.3	18.3	n/a
1989	985	56.0	17.5	n/a
1990	936	54.6	17.1	0
1991	951	59.1	16.0	n/a
1992	958	57.9	16.5	n/a
1993	980	56.5	17.3	n/a
1994	962	57.5	16.7	n/a
1995	986	54.0	18.3	n/a
1996	986	54.0	18.3	n/a
1997	955	57.0	16.8	n/a
1998	1015	57.0	17.8	n/a
1999	1061	57.5	18.5	n/a
2000	1069	61.0	17.5	13.2
2001	1028	61.0	16.9	16.1
2002	965	60.5	16.0	17.7
2003	965	60.5	16.0	17.7
2004	1062	62.4	17.0	16.4
2005	1067	63.4	16.8	16
2006	1022	61.8	16.5	23.1
2007	970	63.7	15.2	21.8
2008	938	66.0	14.2	20.4
2009	950	65.6	14.5	20.3
2010	901	65.8	13.6	25
2011	844	60.4	13.9	20.4
2012	845	61.9	13.6	20
2013	822	63.0	13.0	26
2014	814	61.9	13.1	23.5
2015	801	61.0	13.1	27.8
2016	817	60.0	13.6	26.3
2017	845	60.5	13.9	20.7
2018	830	60.2	13.7	19.2
2019	840	60.0	13.9	21.3
2020	838	61.0	13.7	19.8
2021	798	66.0	12.0	22.6
2022	803	68.5	11.7	22
2023	793	84.9	9.3	25.9
2024	803	57.0	14.0	38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1051	57.3	18.3	n/a
1989	985	56.0	17.5	n/a
1990	936	54.6	17.1	0
1991	951	59.1	16.0	n/a
1992	958	57.9	16.5	n/a
1993	980	56.5	17.3	n/a
1994	962	57.5	16.7	n/a
1995	986	54.0	18.3	n/a
1996	986	54.0	18.3	n/a
1997	955	57.0	16.8	n/a
1998	1015	57.0	17.8	n/a
1999	1061	57.5	18.5	n/a
2000	1069	61.0	17.5	13.2
2001	1028	61.0	16.9	16.1
2002	965	60.5	16.0	17.7
2003	965	60.5	16.0	17.7
2004	1062	62.4	17.0	16.4
2005	1067	63.4	16.8	16
2006	1022	61.8	16.5	23.1
2007	970	63.7	15.2	21.8
2008	938	66.0	14.2	20.4
2009	950	65.6	14.5	20.3
2010	901	65.8	13.6	25
2011	844	60.4	13.9	20.4
2012	845	61.9	13.6	20
2013	822	63.0	13.0	26
2014	814	61.9	13.1	23.5
2015	801	61.0	13.1	27.8
2016	817	60.0	13.6	26.3
2017	845	60.5	13.9	20.7
2018	830	60.2	13.7	19.2
2019	840	60.0	13.9	21.3
2020	838	61.0	13.7	19.8
2021	798	66.0	12.0	22.6
2022	803	68.5	11.7	22
2023	793	84.9	9.3	25.9
2024	803	57.0	14.0	38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$381 (2.4%)	$15,170 (97.5%)	$15,552
2020	$419 (3.9%)	$10,430 (96.1%)	$10,850
2021	$543 (3.3%)	$15,672 (96.7%)	$16,215
2022	$860 (5.2%)	$15,658 (94.8%)	$16,518

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 241^st of 674 High schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School)	76.8	30.2	46.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School)	76.2	59.1	17.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School)	83.3	72.5	10.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	840	793	5.6%
African American	8	8
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	9	19	111.1%
Hispanic	13	14	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	800	739	7.6%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	25.9%	4.5%

Schools Near Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	1510 North Montgomery Street	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 695-4416	803	57	14.0	38.5%	740 (92.2%)	7 (0.9%)	18 (2.2%)	21 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	71.7	192^nd of 686 public high schools	72.0%		66.8	241^st of 674 public high schools	64.2%	49	49.0	59.3	72.8									$16,518	$860	$15,658
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	1500 4th Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 946-8450	47	31	1.5		44 (93.6%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Altoona Area High School	Public	6-12	1404 6th Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 940-6986	2,246	140	16.0	99.9%	1,919 (85.4%)	219 (9.8%)	56 (2.5%)	19 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	26 (1.2%)	61.7	274^th of 686 public high schools	60.1%		67.6	232^nd of 674 public high schools	65.6%	42	50.5	56.7	58.8									$12,989	$2,467	$10,521
Kimmel Alternative School	Public	7-12	200 East Crawford Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 946-8246	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Penn Cambria High School	Public	9-12	401 Linden Ave	Cresson	16630	Cambria County	Penn Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 886-8188	552	42	12.9	42.4%	530 (96.0%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	84.4	86^th of 686 public high schools	87.5%		82.8	93^rd of 674 public high schools	86.2%	7	68.0	62.5	79.7									$15,755	$725	$15,030
Central High School	Public	9-12	718 Central High Road	Martinsburg	16662	Blair County	Spring Cove School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 473-5111	530	36	14.8	47.2%	493 (93.0%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	50.4	385^th of 686 public high schools	43.9%		61.1	284^th of 674 public high schools	57.9%	101	34.3	47.2	64.3									$14,874	$1,119	$13,755
Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	515 W Third St	Williamsburg	16693	Blair County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 832-2125	223	27	8.2	51.6%	215 (96.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	53.8	357^th of 686 public high schools	48.0%		22.1	546^th of 674 public high schools	19.0%	189	43.4	54.9	54.8	29.4	43.8	36.4	75.0	75.0	55.8	78.2	66.7	$15,827	$1,472	$14,355
Claysburg-Kimmel Senior High School	Public	9-12	531 Bedford St	Claysburg	16625	Blair County	Claysburg-Kimmel School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 239-5141	244	27	9.1	100.0%	232 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	58.4	314^th of 686 public high schools	54.2%		43.5	432^nd of 674 public high schools	35.9%	118	42.1	50.9	66.1									$17,343	$2,332	$15,011
Bellwood-Antis High School	Public	9-12	400 Martin Street	Bellwood	16617	Blair County	Bellwood-Antis School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 742-2274	374	34	11.1	40.1%	361 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	50.9	380^th of 686 public high schools	44.6%		77	138^th of 674 public high schools	79.5%	242	50.0	47.3	51.6									$17,137	$679	$16,459
Portage Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	85 Mountain Ave	Portage	15946	Cambria County	Portage Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 736-9636	358	26	13.7	100.0%	339 (94.7%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	70.7	200^th of 686 public high schools	70.8%		61.2	283^rd of 674 public high schools	58.0%	83	55.4	55.3	69.6	36.9	34.0	35.8	68.1	68.1	61.5	75.0	66.9	$16,206	$5,218	$10,988

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