B
Good
74/100

Bellefonte Area HS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 830 E Bishop St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 67% · Math 67% proficient · 58th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
844
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%58/100reading 50th percentile, math 67th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+3 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%67%reading -6 pts, math +7 pts45th percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +4 pts, math +10 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 830 E Bishop St
City Bellefonte
ZIP Code 16823
District 4203240
NCES School ID 420324001343
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16823

Understanding the community around Bellefonte Area HS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,087
Per Capita Income $36,643
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $243,700
Median Rent $952
Owner-Occupied 72.8%
Renter-Occupied 27.2%
View full data for ZIP 16823 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bellefonte Area HS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.8%
Two or More Races 4.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 844
Teachers (FTE) 63.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bellefonte Area HS?
Bellefonte Area HS has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bellefonte Area HS?
Bellefonte Area HS has 844 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Bellefonte Area HS serve?
Bellefonte Area HS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bellefonte Area HS receive per student?
Bellefonte Area HS receives $19,749 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bellefonte Area HS in 16823 ▼
Avg Home Value
$315,541
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,513
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
27.2%

Other Schools in 16823

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026