For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,955 students in Blair County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Bellwood-antis High School and Altoona Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Blair County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Blair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bellwood-antis High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Gr: 7-9 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Gr: 10-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Claysburg-kimmel Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1111.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Blair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
580 Foot of Ten Road
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Duncansville, PA 16635
(814) 682-5258
Gr: PK-12
1318 19th Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8355
Gr: 7-9 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rr 2 Box 234e
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
East Freedom, PA 16637
(814) 695-4859
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
239 Poplar St
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
(814) 224-2311
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Gr: 7-10 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-8407
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Bellwood-antis High School and Altoona Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blair County?
11 public high schools are located in Blair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blair County?
Blair County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Blair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blair County include: Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School vs. Altoona Area High School, Altoona Area High School vs. Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School vs. Altoona Area High School
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