Academic Achievement
In 2011, Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School declined to Warning status due to lagging student achievement. In 2010, the High School achieved AYP status under No CHild Left Behind.
- PSSA results
11th Grade Reading
- 2011 - 81% on grade level, (10% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2010 - 80% (6% below basic). State - 66%
- 2009 - 68% (15% below basic). State - 65%
- 2008 - 76% (9% below basic). State - 65%
- 2007 - 68% (17% below basic). State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
- 2011 - 73% on grade level (11% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2010 - 78% (12% below basic). State - 59%
- 2009 - 61% (20% below basic). State - 56%.
- 2008 - 68% (14% below basic). State - 56%
- 2007 - 62% (17% below basic). State - 53%
11th Grade Science:
- 2011 - 53% on grade level (8% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
- 2010 - 40% (8% below basic). State - 39%
- 2009 - 48% (11% below basic). State - 40%
- 2008 - 52% (6% below basic). State - 39%
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