HUNTINGDON AREA SHS
Huntingdon Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Huntingdon Area SD school district, located in Huntingdon, PA with about 598 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Huntingdon Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Huntingdon Area Senior High School, located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Huntingdon Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. In addition to core subjects, the institution emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster a sense of school spirit and community engagement.
As a community-focused school, Huntingdon Area SHS is dedicated to maintaining a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. The school leverages its location in Huntingdon to integrate local resources and community partnerships into its educational framework. By prioritizing both academic achievement and personal development, the school aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills, character, and knowledge required to succeed as responsible citizens in a global society.
For more information, contact Huntingdon Area SHS at (814) 643-1080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Huntingdon, PA 16652-2618
(814) 643-1080
HUNTINGDON AREA SHS is a public school in Huntingdon, PA with about 598 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Huntingdon Area SD
- Total Students:
- 598
- Teachers:
- 42.22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 598 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HUNTINGDON AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.