Best High Schools in Portage, PA

Portage, PA has 5 high schools with 2,462 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Portage score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Portage meet expectations.

1. Central Cambria Hs

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students

2. Hollidaysburg Area Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 793 Students

3. Chestnut Ridge Shs

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 490 Students

4. Claysburg-kimmel Sr Hs

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students

5. Portage Area Jshs

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 359 Students

Best Middle Schools in Portage, PA

Portage, PA has 4 middle schools with 1,784 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Portage score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Portage meet expectations.

1. Hollidaysburg Area Jhs

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 807 Students

2. Central Cambria Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students

3. Penn Cambria Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 468 Students

4. Claysburg-kimmel Jr Hs

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 130 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Portage, PA

Portage, PA has 7 elementary schools with 3,272 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Portage score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Portage meet expectations.

1. Portage Area El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Portage Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students

2. Foot Of Ten El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hollidaysburg Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 514 Students

3. Cambria El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Cambria Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students

4. Forest Hills El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Forest Hills Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 957 Students

5. Penn Cambria Intrmd Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Penn Cambria Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 211 Students

6. Claysburg-kimmel El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Claysburg-kimmel Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 368 Students

7. Chestnut Ridge Central El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chestnut Ridge Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 324 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Portage, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Portage, PA has a total population of 6,225 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Portage, PA

7,518

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Portage, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Portage, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Portage, PA.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,145 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Portage, PA Internet Health Assessment.

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