Bellefonte Area High School is a high school serving Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the Bellefonte Area School District. The district covers the Borough of Bellefonte and the townships of Marion, Spring, and Walker, as well as most of Benner Township, in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Serving 844 students in grades 9-12, Bellefonte Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellefonte Area High School's student population of 844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Bellefonte Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellefonte Area High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellefonte Area High School's ranking?
Bellefonte Area High School is ranked #1587 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bellefonte Area High School often compared to?
Bellefonte Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellefonte Area High School?
The graduation rate of Bellefonte Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellefonte Area High School?
844 students attend Bellefonte Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bellefonte Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellefonte Area High School?
Bellefonte Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellefonte Area High School offer ?
Bellefonte Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bellefonte Area High School part of?
Bellefonte Area High School is part of Bellefonte Area School District.
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