Halifax Area HS, PA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
3940 Peters Mountain Rd, Halifax, PA 17032
(717) 896-3416
How Halifax Area HS Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score82
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Halifax Area HS
266Students
100%Low-Income Students
27Teachers
10 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 58% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 23% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 26% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 26% | 19% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 13% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 93% | 72% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 8% | 22% |
| Other | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Halifax Area HS
57%Math Proficiency
72%Reading Proficiency
64%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 65% | 58% | 50% |
| Male | 60% | 53% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 64% | 64% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 62% | 62% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 60% | 45% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 28% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Halifax Area HS
87%Overall Rate
70%Low-Income
-Limited English
50%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | 87% | 87% | 79% |
Location Map
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