Bloomsburg Area High School is a small, rural and suburban public high school located at 1200 Railroad Street, Bloomsburg. In 2014, Bloomsburg Area High School reported an enrollment of 422 pupils in grades 9th through 12th. It is the sole high school operated by Bloomsburg Area School District.
Serving 389 students in grades 9-12, Bloomsburg Area High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomsburg Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bloomsburg Area High School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Bloomsburg Area High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomsburg Area High School is 0.35, 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
#139 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloomsburg Area High School's ranking?
Bloomsburg Area High School is ranked #139 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bloomsburg Area High School often compared to?
Bloomsburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Columbia Sr. High School, Southern Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomsburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Bloomsburg Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bloomsburg Area High School?
389 students attend Bloomsburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bloomsburg Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomsburg Area High School?
Bloomsburg Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bloomsburg Area High School offer ?
Bloomsburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomsburg Area High School part of?
Bloomsburg Area High School is part of Bloomsburg Area School District.
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