- Altoona Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Altoona Area Jr HS (741 vs. 505).
- Altoona Area Jr HS reported a higher students per counselor than Altoona Area HS (288.3:1 vs. 254.7:1).
- Altoona Area Jr HS reported a higher violent incidents than Altoona Area HS (47 vs. 18).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Altoona Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Altoona Area Jr HS (741 vs. 505).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Altoona Area HS reported a higher gifted & talented than Altoona Area Jr HS (48 vs. 27).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Altoona Area Jr HS reported a higher violent incidents than Altoona Area HS (47 vs. 18).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Altoona Area Jr HS reported a higher students per counselor than Altoona Area HS (288.3:1 vs. 254.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Altoona Area HS
6 metrics were reported by Altoona Area HS. Comparable data for Altoona Area Jr HS is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
83%
Graduating cohort
583
AP courses offered
18
AP enrollment
179
Dual enrollment
179
SAT/ACT participation
189
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Altoona Area HS
$14,958.34
Altoona Area Jr HS
$14,958.34
Local revenue share
Altoona Area HS
25.1%
Altoona Area Jr HS
25.1%
State revenue share
Altoona Area HS
57.6%
Altoona Area Jr HS
57.6%
Federal revenue share
Altoona Area HS
17.3%
Altoona Area Jr HS
17.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Altoona Area HS
25.4%
Altoona Area Jr HS
25.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Blair County
$60,594
Blair County
$60,594
Poverty rate
Blair County
13%
Blair County
13%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Blair County
24.1%
Blair County
24.1%
Unemployment rate
Blair County
3.5%
Blair County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.