Altoona Area School District
- 1415 6TH AVE
- ALTOONA, PA 16602
- (814) 946-8211
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
District | State Average | |
---|---|---|
Graduation Rate | 72.2% | 82.7% |
Dropout Rate | 4.7% | 2.6% |
Per Pupil Spending | $9,310 | $11,954 |
Students Per Teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
Number of Schools | 13 | - |
Number of Students | 8,032 | - |
Number of (FTE) Teachers | 524 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
---|---|---|
Total Student Enrollment | 8,032 | 15.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
Students | |
---|---|
Prekindergarten Students | - |
Kindergarten Students | 655 |
1st Grade Students | 635 |
2nd Grade Students | 611 |
3rd Grade Students | 581 |
4th Grade Students | 637 |
5th Grade Students | 636 |
6th Grade Students | 583 |
7th Grade Students | 622 |
8th Grade Students | 603 |
9th Grade Students | 614 |
10th Grade Students | 690 |
11th Grade Students | 587 |
12th Grade Students | 541 |
Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
Students | |
---|---|
American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
Asian or Pacific Islander | 29 |
Hispanic | 42 |
Black (Non-Hispanic) | 517 |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,402 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
Students | |
---|---|
Male | 4,110 |
Female | 3,885 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
---|---|---|
Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 524 | 15.3 |
Prekindergarten Teachers | 1 | - |
Kindergarten Teachers | 30 | - |
Elementary Teachers | 210 | - |
Secondary Teachers | 230 | - |
Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 53 | - |
Instructional Faculty
Instructional Aides | 165 |
Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 18 |
Elementary | 5 |
Secondary | 13 |
Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
Librarians | 5 |
Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
Total Administrators & Support Staff | 322 |
Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 9 |
LEA Administrative Support Staff | 50 |
School Administrators | 30 |
School Administrative Support Staff | 46 |
Student Support Services | 14 |
Other Support Services Staff | 175 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Revenues | $88,458,000 | - |
Total Local Revenues | $27,807,000 | 31.4% |
Property Tax | $14,137,000 | 16.0% |
General Sales Tax | $853,000 | 1.0% |
Public Utility Tax | $32,000 | 0.04% |
Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $3,701,000 | 4.2% |
All Other Taxes | $3,272,000 | 3.7% |
Other School Systems | $2,128,000 | 2.4% |
Cities and Counties | $116,000 | 0.1% |
Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $115,000 | 0.1% |
School Lunch | $1,070,000 | 1.2% |
Rents and Royalties | $147,000 | 0.2% |
Sale of Property | $70,000 | 0.08% |
Interest Earnings | $1,585,000 | 1.8% |
Private Contributions | $4,000 | 0.00% |
Miscellaneous | $577,000 | 0.7% |
Total State Revenues | $52,312,000 | 59.1% |
General Formula Assistance | $35,747,000 | 40.4% |
Staff Improvement Programs | $3,905,000 | 4.4% |
Special Education Programs | $6,058,000 | 6.8% |
Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $244,000 | 0.3% |
Vocational Education Programs | $169,000 | 0.2% |
School Lunch Programs | $268,000 | 0.3% |
Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $869,000 | 1.0% |
Transportation Programs | $1,347,000 | 1.5% |
Other Programs | $3,705,000 | 4.2% |
Total Federal Revenues | $8,339,000 | 9.4% |
Through State - Title I | $2,781,000 | 3.1% |
Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $731,000 | 0.8% |
Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $50,000 | 0.06% |
Through State - Title V, Part A | $19,000 | 0.02% |
Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,201,000 | 2.5% |
Through State - Other | $2,410,000 | 2.7% |
Direct - Other | $147,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
Percent of Total | ||
---|---|---|
Total Current Expenditures | $75,132,000 | - |
Total Instruction Expenditures | $46,010,000 | 61.2% |
Total Support Services Expenditures | $25,437,000 | 33.9% |
Student Support | $4,675,000 | 5.3% |
Instructional Staff Support | $1,572,000 | 1.8% |
General Administration Support | $2,311,000 | 2.6% |
School Administration Support | $3,165,000 | 3.6% |
Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,191,000 | 9.3% |
Student Transportation Support | $3,524,000 | 4.0% |
Other Support Services | $1,999,000 | 2.3% |
Total Other Expenditures | $3,685,000 | 4.9% |
Food Services | $3,685,000 | 4.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
Overall Graduation Rate | 72.2% | |
Total Diploma Count | 517 | |
Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
---|---|---|
Total Grades 9-12 | 118 | 4.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Altoona Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 8,032
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 524
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ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1415 6th Ave
Altoona, PA Public | 7-12 | 1,789 | 15.3 | 3.5 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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ALTOONA AREA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1400 7th Ave
Altoona, PA Public | 7-9 | 1,806 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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BAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
108 West Ward Ave
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 305 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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IRVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
110 Cherry Ave
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 326 | 20.3 | Review This School |
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JUNIATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
418 North 8th Ave Juniata
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 400 | 11.2 | Review This School |
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JUNIATA GAP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rr 4 Juniata Gap Rd
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 596 | 18.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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KIMMEL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
900 South Jaggard St
Altoona, PA Public | 7-12 | 62 | 8.4 | Review This School |
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LOGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Sycamore St Greenwood
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 591 | 19.2 | Review This School |
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MOWRIE A EBNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
910 Poland Ave
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 531 | 17.1 | Review This School |
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PENN-LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
411 12th St
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 397 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
310 Cayuga Ave
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 549 | 19.7 | Review This School |
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WASHINGTON-JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
420 1st St
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 346 | 15.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1800 11th St
Altoona, PA Public | KG-6 | 297 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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