Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Halifax Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Halifax Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Halifax Area High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Mascot
Wildcat
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Halifax Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halifax Area High School is 0.19, 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
#411 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Halifax Area High School's ranking?
Halifax Area High School is ranked #411 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Halifax Area High School often compared to?
Halifax Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsburg Area Sr. High School, Susquehanna Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halifax Area High School?
The graduation rate of Halifax Area High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Halifax Area High School?
247 students attend Halifax Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Halifax Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halifax Area High School?
Halifax Area High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Halifax Area High School offer ?
Halifax Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halifax Area High School part of?
Halifax Area High School is part of Halifax Area School District.
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