Public School Review - Established 2003

Altoona Area High School vs. Bellwood-antis High School

Should you attend Altoona Area High School or Bellwood-antis High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Altoona Area High School
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bellwood-antis High School
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Bellwood-antis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,246 students in grades 6-12, Altoona Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Bellwood-antis High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
2,246 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Altoona Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellwood-antis High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Altoona Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellwood-antis High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Altoona Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellwood-antis High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Altoona Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Altoona Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellwood-antis High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellwood-Antis School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#913 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#562 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Altoona Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellwood-antis High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in PA)
50-54%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altoona Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellwood-antis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altoona Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellwood-antis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Altoona Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
82%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Altoona Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellwood-antis High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Altoona Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bellwood-antis High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
707
91
Grade 10 Students
582
89
Grade 11 Students
568
98
Grade 12 Students
388
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Altoona Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Altoona Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellwood-antis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellwood-Antis School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Altoona Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Altoona Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellwood-antis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellwood-Antis School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Altoona Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Altoona Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellwood-antis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellwood-Antis School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
85%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Altoona Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Altoona Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellwood-antis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellwood-Antis School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Altoona Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Altoona Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellwood-antis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellwood-Antis School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Altoona Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellwood-antis High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Altoona Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellwood-antis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Altoona Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Altoona Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellwood-antis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellwood-Antis School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE