Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Halifax Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Halifax Area High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halifax Area High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Halifax Area High School?
The graduation rate of Halifax Area High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Halifax Area High School?
247 students attend Halifax Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Halifax Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Halifax Area High School?
Halifax Area High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Halifax Area High School offer ?
Halifax Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Halifax Area High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
