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Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
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$275,000 Price
Halifax Area High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3940 Peters Mountain Rd,
Halifax, PA
Halifax Area School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Niche Grade
B
B
C
D+
C+
C+
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.73
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Reading Proficiency
63%
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Math Proficiency
49%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
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Full Time Teachers
24
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Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1120
Math
530
Verbal
590
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Number of AP Courses
5
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AP Pass Rate
74.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
233:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
55.7%
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Female
44.3%
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White
91%
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Hispanic
3.7%
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Two or more races
2.5%
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Black
1.6%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State
40 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
23 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
20 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
20 Students
Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg
20 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
17 Students
Susquehanna University
16 Students
Temple University
14 Students
University of Pittsburgh
13 Students
Lebanon Valley College
12 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
17 Students
Nursing
10 Students
Political Science and Government
9 Students
Early Childhood Education
9 Students
Business
8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
8 Students
Criminology
7 Students
Biology
6 Students
Education
6 Students
Chemistry
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/28/2023
Administration does nothing about bullying. The kids run the school because there is no discipline. The teachers are sick of having no backing from their administration. They try to discipline and nothing is done about it. Something bad is going to happen soon if administrators do not start disciplining students!!
9/11/2018
wonderful experience! small classes for more individualized assistance from teachers, plenty of academic courses to prepare students for the "real world".
8/10/2016
I love the variety of the clubs in Halifax. For just about any interest or religious affiliation, just about anyone can find a group to fit in with.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/23/2014
Not bad cirriculum but can be a working parent an have your child in between two buses because they wont work with you. You basically have to be living off welfare with no interest in working.
7/11/2011
To all the reviewers who say the teachers aren't giving challenging work: The pressure to "dumb down" everything is coming from "the top"- teachers are upset about it but afraid to say anything. Seniors WILL get their diploma no matter how little work they do - teachers don't have a say in that poli...
5/20/2011
My grandaughter is a special needs child and I really don't feel Halifax Schools are doing right by her. She is going to second grade next year and she hasn't done what is required of first grade. I don't want her lost in the school system for the next twelve years.
4/14/2010
As a former student, Halifax is certainly a town where politics dominates both academically and athletically. Also, some teachers, especially in the HS, cannot teach and compensate by giving pointless projects and absurdly easy tests (even at honors level). Almost all teachers have too many classes...
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Attendance Zone
Average Home Value
$305,602
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$83,507
% of College Grads
12.3%
Median Age
47
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Halifax Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Halifax, PA, in the Halifax Township neighborhood, and is served by the Halifax Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 247 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Halifax Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1120. The average home value in this area is $305,602. Discover additional schools in the area, like Halifax Area Middle School, Halifax Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Halifax has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Halifax Area High School.