What grades does State College Area HS serve?

State College Area HS operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the State College area.

Where is State College Area HS located?

State College Area HS is a urban school in State College, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at State College Area HS?

The student-teacher ratio at State College Area HS is 11.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in State College, PA?

Schools in State College include State College Area HS and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the State College area.

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State College Area HS — School Calendar 2026-27

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State College, PA 16801

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

No School\, Act 80EventDistrict-wide

No School\, Act 80

Oct

Fri

No School\, Act 80EventDistrict-wide

No School\, Act 80

Oct

Wed

Secondary Marking Period EndsEventDistrict-wide

Secondary Marking Period Ends

Oct

Thu

No School\, Teachers ReportStaff DayDistrict-wide

No SchoolK-5: Parent Conferences\, Act 80\n6-8: Parent Conferen

Oct

Thu

Delta HS ATMsEventDistrict-wide

Delta HS ATMs

Oct

Fri

No School\, Teachers ReportStaff DayDistrict-wide

No SchoolK-5: Parent Conferences\, Act 80\n6-8: Parent Conferen

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School Profile

Grades

8–12

Enrollment

2,347

Student:Teacher

11.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

State College Area SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

22.0%

Phone

(814)231-1111

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

93%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

25 courses offered

873 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

26 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

482 test takers

Athletics

25 sports, 55 teams

1,238 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1

Near average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

2,436

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

205.44

98% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

2.5

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,929

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,860

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$28,546

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 19%Local 78%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$339,033

+1.9% 1yr+23.9% 5yr

State College, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

26.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Uninsured residents

7.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,067

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

982

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

42%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

265 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

265 (27%)

Autism

225 (23%)

Speech/Language Impairment

112 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

55 (6%)

Intellectual Disability

28 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,402

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

No School\, Act 80

Event

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

No School\, Act 80

Event

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Secondary Marking Period Ends

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in State College Area SD. State College Area HS follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School\, Labor DayDistrict-wide No School\, Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	No School\, Act 80District-wide No School\, Act 80	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School\, Act 80District-wide No School\, Act 80	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Secondary Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide Secondary Marking Period Ends	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	No School\, Teachers ReportDistrict-wide No SchoolK-5: Parent Conferences\, Act 80\n6-8: Parent Conferen	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Delta HS ATMsDistrict-wide Delta HS ATMs	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	No School\, Teachers ReportDistrict-wide No SchoolK-5: Parent Conferences\, Act 80\n6-8: Parent Conferen	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Elementary Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide Elementary Marking Period Ends	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	No School\, Teachers ReportDistrict-wide No School\, Teachers ReportK-5: Records\n6-12: Act 80	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No School\, Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School\, Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	No School\, Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School\, Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Delta MS ATMsDistrict-wide Delta MS ATMs	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	End of semester Elementary/SecondaryDistrict-wide End of semester Elementary/Secondary	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	No School\, Teachers ReportDistrict-wide No School\nK-5\, Act 80\n6-12\, Records	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School\, Teachers reportDistrict-wide No School\nK-5\, Act 80\n6-12\, Act 80	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	No School\, Teachers reportDistrict-wide No School\nK-5\, Records \n6-12\, Act 80	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Elementary Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide Elementary Marking Period Ends	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	No School\, Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School\, Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No SchoolDistrict-wide No School	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Delta HS ATMsDistrict-wide Delta HS ATMs	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Secondary Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide Secondary Marking Period Ends	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	No School\, Teachers reportDistrict-wide No School\nK-5\, Act 80 \n6-12\, Act 80 AM\, Records PM	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	PSSA/Keystone Testing WindowDistrict-wide PSSA/Keystone Testing Window	exam	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	PSSA/Keystone Testing WindowDistrict-wide PSSA/Keystone Testing Window	exam	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School\, Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School\, Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Last Day of School\, Early DismissalDistrict-wide Last Day of School\, Early Dismissal TBD	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Staff In-ServiceDistrict-wide Staff in-service day follows the last student dayProfessional s	Staff Day	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	State High Commencement Rain DateDistrict-wide State High Commencement Rain Date	Event	—
Sun, Jun 6, 2027	State High Commencement Rain DateDistrict-wide State High Commencement Rain Date	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Snow Make-up Day If NeededDistrict-wide Snow Make-up Day in needed. \nThere are no snow days built int	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Professional Staff Trade DayDistrict-wide Staff in-service day follows the last student dayProfessional s	Staff Day	—