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Altoona Area SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
11
Schools
7,226
Students
$17,030
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Altoona Area SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 7,226 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,030 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Baker El SchKG–05299
Irving El SchKG–05280
Juniata El SchKG–05460
Juniata Gap El SchKG–05553
Logan El SchKG–05439
Mowrie A Ebner El SchKG–05406
Penn-Lincoln El SchKG–05368
Pleasant Valley El SchKG–05465
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Altoona Area Jr HS06–081,727
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Altoona Area HS06–122,228
Kimmel Alternative School07–121
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,030+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
26%
State
56.9%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal
17.3%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
7,226
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,030 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Altoona Area SD?
Altoona Area SD has 11 public schools, serving a total of 7,226 students.
What is the graduation rate for Altoona Area SD?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Altoona Area SD spend per student?
Altoona Area SD spends $17,030 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Altoona Area SD?
64% of students in Altoona Area SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Altoona Area SD?
No, Altoona Area SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Altoona Area SD serve?
Altoona Area SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Altoona Area SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Altoona Area SD is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.