Serving 852 students in grades 6-12, Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs's student population of 852 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1252 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs's ranking?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is ranked #1252 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs often compared to?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shsis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School, Bellefonte Area High School, Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
The graduation rate of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
852 students attend Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs offer ?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs part of?
Bald Eagle Area Ms/shs is part of Bald Eagle Area School District.
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