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School Comparison

Hollidaysburg Area SHS
vs.
Central HS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Hollidaysburg Area SHS
Central HS
  • Hollidaysburg Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Central HS (277 vs. 126).
  • Hollidaysburg Area SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Central HS (244 vs. 104).
  • Hollidaysburg Area SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Central HS (166 vs. 53).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Hollidaysburg Area SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Central HS (204 vs. 94).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Hollidaysburg Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Central HS (277 vs. 126).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Hollidaysburg Area SHS reported a higher dual enrollment than Central HS (244 vs. 104).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Central HS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Hollidaysburg Area SHS (24 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central HS reported a higher students per counselor than Hollidaysburg Area SHS (286.5:1 vs. 269.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Hollidaysburg Area SHS

3 metrics were reported by Hollidaysburg Area SHS. Comparable data for Central HS is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
94%
AP courses offered
20
AP enrollment
176

Reported Only at Central HS

1 metric was reported by Central HS. Comparable data for Hollidaysburg Area SHS is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
18

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
$15,067.65
Central HS
$15,307.6
Local revenue share
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
53.7%
Central HS
44.2%
State revenue share
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
40.2%
Central HS
46%
Federal revenue share
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
6.1%
Central HS
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
17.9%
Central HS
12.2%

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.