For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,486 students in 16602, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 16602, PA are Altoona Area High School, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center and Kimmel Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16602 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16602, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16602 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Altoona Area High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16602, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altoona Area High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1404 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 940-6986
Grades: 6-12
| 2,246 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
16602, Pennsylvania 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 7th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8340
Grades: 7-10
| 971 students
420 1st Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16602, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16602, PA include Altoona Area High School, Greater Altoona Career And Technology Center and Kimmel Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in 16602?
4 public high schools are located in 16602.
What is the racial composition of students in 16602?
16602 public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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