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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.
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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%)
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Overview
Serving 530 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 15:1 is higher than 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 803 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
530 students
803 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hollidaysburg 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.

Test Scores

#1069 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1177 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
91%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hollidaysburg Area 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 Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
126
-
Grade 10 Students
132
270
Grade 11 Students
128
251
Grade 12 Students
144
282

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Cove School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hollidaysburg Area 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
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hollidaysburg Area 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
45%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Cove 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 Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hollidaysburg Area 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%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Cove 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 reduced-price lunch at Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hollidaysburg Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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