Altoona Area HS vs Pleasant Valley El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 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
Pleasant Valley El Sch
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Altoona Area HS Altoona, Pennsylvania | Pleasant Valley El Sch Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 618 | #1128 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6898 of 16,910 | #30509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,255 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 2,255 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 46% |
| city | Altoona | Altoona |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altoona Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 42.2).
- •Altoona Area HS does better on math proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Altoona Area HS does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Pleasant Valley El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Altoona Area HS is the larger school with 2,255 students compared with 439.
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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Altoona Area HS ranks higher (55.5 vs 42.2 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 Pleasant Valley El Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Altoona and Altoona in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altoona Area HS: 2,255. Pleasant Valley El Sch: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altoona Area HS and Pleasant Valley El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Altoona Area HS is 384th of 618 and Pleasant Valley El Sch is 1128th of 1,627 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).