Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is the midsized, suburban public high school for the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The Senior High School is located at 1510 North Montgomery Street in Hollidaysburg, Blair County.
Serving 803 students in grades 10-12, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1877
Colors
White, Gold, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. 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
#497 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is ranked #497 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Altoona Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School?
803 students attend Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School offer ?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School part of?
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School is part of Hollidaysburg Area School District.
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