For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,955 students in Blair County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA are Tyrone Area High School, Bellwood-antis High School and Altoona Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blair County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Blair County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Blair County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Blair County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tyrone Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Clay Ave
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Tyrone, PA 16686
(814) 684-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bellwood-antis High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Martin Street
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Bellwood, PA 16617
(814) 742-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Gr: 6-12 | 2,255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Central High Road
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Martinsburg, PA 16662
(814) 473-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Hewit St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4426
Gr: 7-9 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 North Montgomery Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
(814) 695-4416
Gr: 10-12 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Claysburg-kimmel Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
531 Bedford St
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 4th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Williamsburg Community Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Third St
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Williamsburg, PA 16693
(814) 832-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Kimmel Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Crawford Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8246
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Blair County, PA include Tyrone Area High School, Bellwood-antis High School and Altoona Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blair County?
11 public high schools are located in Blair County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blair County?
Blair County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Blair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blair County include: Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School vs. Altoona Area High School, Altoona Area High School vs. Hollidaysburg Area Sr. High School, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School vs. Altoona Area High School
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