For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,074 students in Huntingdon County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Huntingdon County, PA are Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School and Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huntingdon County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Huntingdon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Huntingdon County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Huntingdon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Cassady Ave Ste 1
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Union Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 North Shaver Street
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Mount Union, PA 17066
(814) 542-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Grades: 6-12
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Huntingdon County Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11893 Technology Drive
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-0951
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Three Springs, PA 17264
(814) 447-5529
Grades: 6-12
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
New Day Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 South Fifth St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7112
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Forestry Camp #3
Alternative School
Trough Creek State Park
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
James Creek, PA 16657
(814) 658-3492
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Huntingdon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12045 Technology Dr
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Mill Creek, PA 17060
(814) 643-3038
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
13006 Greenwood Rd
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-3767
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
13606 Smith Valley Rd
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
(814) 542-4401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
South Main St
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Robertsdale, PA 16674
(814) 635-2708
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
18546 Cooks Rd
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Cassville, PA 16623
(814) 448-3255
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Huntingdon County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Huntingdon County, PA include Huntingdon Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School and Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Huntingdon County?
7 public high schools are located in Huntingdon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Huntingdon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Huntingdon County include: Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms vs. Mount Union Area Sr. High School, Mount Union Area Sr. High School vs. Southern Huntingdon Co High School/ms, Juniata Valley Jr. Sr. High School vs. Mount Union Area Sr. High School
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