How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Altoona Area SD | Seneca Valley SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Altoona, Pennsylvania | Harmony, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 7,226 | 7,410 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 13.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Altoona Area SD | Seneca Valley SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,958 | $18,145 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.3% | 5.2% |
| State Revenue | 56.9% | 23.9% |
| Local Revenue | 25.8% | 70.9% |
Altoona Area SD
Federal State Local
Seneca Valley SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Altoona Area SD | Seneca Valley SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.0% | 84.8% |
| African American | 8.4% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 20.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Altoona Area SD | Seneca Valley SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 22 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 436.9:1 | 500.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 11.7% |
School Types
Altoona Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Seneca Valley SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.