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State College Area High School vs. Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs

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School Overview

School
State College Area High School
650 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs
710 S Eagle Valley Rd
Bellefonte, PA 16823
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

State College Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,347 students in grades 8-12, State College Area High School ranks in the top 10% 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 59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 852 students in grades 6-12, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
6-12
Total Students
2,347 students
852 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at State College Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs.
Total Classroom Teachers
204 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at State College Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bald Eagle 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

#272 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
#1509 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in PA)
36%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at State College Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bald Eagle Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at State College Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bald Eagle Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at State College Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bald Eagle Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 50% in PA)
≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of State College Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs with the average graduation rate observed in the Bald Eagle 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 State College Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
130
Grade 7 Students
-
115
Grade 8 Students
-
117
Grade 9 Students
562
123
Grade 10 Students
561
123
Grade 11 Students
606
113
Grade 12 Students
618
131

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bald Eagle Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bald Eagle 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bald Eagle 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
75%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bald Eagle 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
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at State College Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bald Eagle Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of State College Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bald Eagle 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
21%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at State College Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State College 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 Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bald Eagle 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
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at State College Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State College 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 reduced-price lunch at Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bald Eagle 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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