For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,509 students in Altoona, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Altoona, PA are Altoona Area High School, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center and Kimmel Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altoona, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Altoona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Altoona, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Altoona Area High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Altoona, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Altoona, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Altoona, PA include Altoona Area High School, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center and Kimmel Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Altoona?
4 public high schools are located in Altoona.
What is the racial composition of students in Altoona?
Altoona public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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