B+
Above Average
80/100

Halifax Area HS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3940 Peters Mountain Rd, Halifax, PA 17032
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 77% · Math 72% proficient · 72nd percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C+
87% 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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
247
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%72/100reading 70th percentile, math 74th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%49/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% 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 +4 points better 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 proficiency77% (+15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (−2 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
White75%75%reading +2 pts, math +14 pts63rd percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading -1 pts, math +15 pts49th 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 3940 Peters Mountain Rd
City Halifax
ZIP Code 17032
District 4211310
NCES School ID 421131006330
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17032

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,114
Per Capita Income $36,721
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $196,900
Median Rent $804
Owner-Occupied 84.8%
Renter-Occupied 15.2%
View full data for ZIP 17032 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Halifax Area HS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
Black 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 247
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Halifax Area HS?
Halifax Area HS has a Repit School Score of 80 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 Halifax Area HS?
Halifax Area HS has 247 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Halifax Area HS serve?
Halifax Area HS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Halifax Area HS receive per student?
Halifax Area HS receives $26,186 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Halifax Area HS in 17032 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,926
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
15.2%

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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