Altoona Area HS vs Hollidaysburg Area SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.7 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
Hollidaysburg Area SHS
Hollidaysburg · Public high · Grades 10–12
793 students
| Measure | Altoona Area HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Hollidaysburg Area SHS Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #384 of 618 | #114 of 618 |
| National rank | #6898 of 16,910 | #1469 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 2,255 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 2,255 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| city | Altoona | Hollidaysburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 55.5).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 75%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 99.6%).
- •Hollidaysburg Area SHS does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •Altoona Area HS is the larger school with 2,255 students compared with 793.
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 Hollidaysburg Area SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Hollidaysburg Area SHS ranks higher (78.7 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 Hollidaysburg Area SHS?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Hollidaysburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area HS: 2,255. Hollidaysburg Area SHS: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area HS and Hollidaysburg Area SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area HS is 384th of 618 and Hollidaysburg Area SHS is 114th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).