Altoona Area HS vs Bellwood-Antis HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altoona Area HS
Altoona · Public high · Grades 6–12
2,255 students
Bellwood-Antis HS
Bellwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
378 students
| Measure | Altoona Area HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Bellwood-Antis HS Bellwood, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #384 of 618 | #93 of 618 |
| National rank | #6898 of 16,910 | #1255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,255 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 2,255 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| city | Altoona | Bellwood |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellwood-Antis HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 55.5).
- •Bellwood-Antis HS does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Bellwood-Antis HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Bellwood-Antis HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 99.6%).
- •Bellwood-Antis HS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.0).
- •Altoona Area HS is the larger school with 2,255 students compared with 378.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altoona Area HS better than Bellwood-Antis HS?
On the Success Index (US), Bellwood-Antis HS ranks higher (80.0 vs 55.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altoona Area HS and Bellwood-Antis HS?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Bellwood in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area HS: 2,255. Bellwood-Antis HS: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area HS and Bellwood-Antis HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area HS is 384th of 618 and Bellwood-Antis HS is 93rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).