Central Mountain High School is a public high school located at 64 Keystone Central Drive, Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. In the 2022–2023 school year, enrollment was reported as 1,127 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 1,081 students in grades 9-12, Central Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Mountain High School's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,081 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue
School Rankings
Central Mountain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Mountain High School is 0.17, 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
#1569 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Mountain High School's ranking?
Central Mountain High School is ranked #1569 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Mountain High School often compared to?
Central Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Mountain Middle School, Bucktail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Central Mountain High School is 92%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Mountain High School?
1,081 students attend Central Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central Mountain High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Mountain High School?
Central Mountain High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Mountain High School offer ?
Central Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Mountain High School part of?
Central Mountain High School is part of Keystone Central School District.
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