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Central High School vs. Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School

Should you attend Central High School or Hollidaysburg Area Sr. 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.

School Overview

School
Central High School
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 793 students in grades 10-12, Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
504 students
793 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
56 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Test Scores

#1069 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1177 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
91%
(Bottom 50% in PA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
124
-
Grade 10 Students
123
262
Grade 11 Students
129
272
Grade 12 Students
128
259

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
0.13
0.15

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
 
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