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'''Altoona Area High School''' (AAHS) is the public high school for the [[Altoona Area School District]] in [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]]. The high school serves the communities of Altoona, Logan Township, and a small portion of Tyrone Township.<ref name="AASD Web Architect">{{cite web|title=Altoona Area School District|url=http://www.aasdcat.com/aasd/|publisher=Altoona Area School District|accessdate=19 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923135929/http://www.aasdcat.com/aasd/|archive-date=2011-09-23|dead-url=yes|df=}}</ref> The school is located at 1415 Sixth Avenue, in the [[downtown Altoona|downtown]] section of Altoona, PA 16602.
'''Altoona Area High School''' (AAHS) is the public high school for the [[Altoona Area School District]] in [[Altoona, Pennsylvania]]. The high school serves the communities of [[Altoona, Pennsylvania|Altoona]], [[Logan Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania|Logan Township]], and a small portion of [[Tyrone Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania|Tyrone Township]].<ref name="AASD Web Architect">{{cite web|title=Altoona Area School District|url=http://www.aasdcat.com/aasd/|publisher=Altoona Area School District|accessdate=19 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923135929/http://www.aasdcat.com/aasd/|archive-date=2011-09-23|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The [[Altoona Area School District|school district]] is the eighteenth largest in the [[Pennsylvania|state]], and the high school is one of the largest and best known in the state. Altoona Area High School (AAHS) teaches grades 10 through 12.
The [[Altoona Area School District|school district]] is the eighteenth largest in the [[Pennsylvania|state]], and the high school is one of the largest and best known in the state. Altoona Area High School (AAHS) teaches grades 9 through 12.

==Academic achievement==
In [[U.S. News & World Report|''U.S. News & World Report's'']] annual ranking of American high schools, in which schools are awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards and how well they prepare students for college, Altoona Area High School received a bronze in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | title = Best High Schools | publisher = U.S.News & World Report| url = https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/pennsylvania/districts/altoona-area-school-district/altoona-area-high-school-16775 | accessdate = Sep 2013}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The first six official graduates of Altoona Area High School graduated in 1877.
The first six official graduates of Altoona Area High School graduated in 1877.


A riot occurred at the school in 1907 after boys in the senior class attempted to disrupt a junior class social. A large fight ensued and several students were injured after students threw stones and fired revolvers.<ref>{{cite web | title = Fire Pistols in High School | publisher = [[Pittsburgh Press]] | date = April 20, 1907 | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6wkbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ykgEAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=2756%2C4600979}}</ref>
A riot occurred at the school in 1907 after boys in the senior class attempted to disrupt a junior class social. A large fight ensued and several students were injured after students threw stones and fired revolvers.<ref>{{cite web | title = Fire Pistols in High School | publisher = [[Pittsburgh Press]] | date = April 20, 1907 | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=6wkbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ykgEAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=2756%2C4600979}}</ref>


Another riot occurred at the school in 1910 after 25 senior students—on their last day of school—marched into the school's chapel service with their faces smeared. A large fight resulted, leading to the arrest of 2 students and suspension of 25 others.<ref>{{cite web | title = Riot in Altoona High School Leads to Arrest; 25 to be Suspended | publisher = [[Pittsburgh Press]] | date = May 17, 1910 | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RxYbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BEkEAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=1224%2C4703751}}</ref>
Another riot occurred at the school in 1910 after 25 senior students—on their last day of school—marched into the school's chapel service with their faces smeared. A large fight resulted, leading to the arrest of two students and suspension of 25 others.<ref>{{cite web | title = Riot in Altoona High School Leads to Arrest; 25 to be Suspended | publisher = [[Pittsburgh Press]] | date = May 17, 1910 | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RxYbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BEkEAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=1224%2C4703751}}</ref>


In 1943, Altoona High became the only high school in the United States to have a World War II veteran as its class president. Robert G. Pennington, 18, had enlisted in 1942, and served four months in the Marine Corps before obtaining a medical discharge. He then returned to school.<ref>{{cite web | title = Altoona High School Class Elects Veteran | publisher = Reading Eagle | date = Oct 31, 1943 | url= https://news.google.com/newspapers?id==s6IhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nZkFAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=3010%2C4416935}}</ref>
In 1943, Altoona High became the only high school in the United States to have a World War II veteran as its class president. Robert G. Pennington, 18, had enlisted in 1942, and served four months in the Marine Corps before obtaining a medical discharge. He then returned to school.<ref>{{cite web | title = Altoona High School Class Elects Veteran | publisher = Reading Eagle | date = Oct 31, 1943 | url= https://news.google.com/newspapers?id==s6IhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nZkFAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=3010%2C4416935}}</ref>


Country music star and gay rights activist [[Chely Wright]] attended the school's 1998 prom, after accepting a request from student Dave Showalter that she be his date.<ref>{{cite web | title = Altoona Senior Escorts Country Singer to Prom | work = |
Country music star and gay rights activist [[Chely Wright]] attended the school's 1998 prom, after accepting a request from student Dave Showalter that she be his date.<ref>{{cite web | title = Altoona Senior Escorts Country Singer to Prom |
publisher = Reading Eagle | date = May 28, 1998 | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iA0iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gaYFAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=2706%2C3844805}}</ref>
publisher = Reading Eagle | date = May 28, 1998 | url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iA0iAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gaYFAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-high-school&pg=2706%2C3844805}}</ref>


In 2002, school officials permitted an undercover female police officer to pose as a student for 3 months in order to identify drug transactions at the school. Five students were charged with drug violations.<ref>{{cite web | last = Gibb | first = Tom | title = Drugs Favorite Subject of Officer Posing as Coed | publisher = [[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] | date = May 30, 2002 |
In 2002, school officials permitted an undercover female police officer to pose as a student for three months in order to identify drug transactions at the school. Five students were charged with drug violations.<ref>{{cite web | last = Gibb | first = Tom | title = Drugs Favorite Subject of Officer Posing as Coed | publisher = [[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] | date = May 30, 2002 |
url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=scc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=RHADAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-area-high-school&pg=4863%2C5517127}}</ref>
url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=scc0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=RHADAAAAIBAJ&dq=altoona-area-high-school&pg=4863%2C5517127}}</ref>


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===Building features===
===Building features===
The school itself consists of two buildings (A and B) which contain a [[planetarium]], full size gym, [[television studio]], auxiliary gym, electronic learning laboratory, and regulation size [[swimming pool]]. An $88 million renovation of building A and a new B building is being constructed across sixth avenue on the site of a former intramural playing field and running track.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/04/aasd-approves-87-3m-project/| title = AASD approves $87.3M project | date= April 10, 2018 | newspaper= The Altoona Mirror}}</ref> The new Building B will be connected to Building A by a pedestrian bridge over Sixth Avenue. The [[Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center|Vocational Technology Center]] is located adjacent to the high school.
The school itself consists of two buildings (A and B) which contain a [[planetarium]], full size gym, [[television studio]], auxiliary gym, electronic learning laboratory, and regulation size [[swimming pool]]. An $88 million renovation of building A and a new B building was constructed across sixth avenue on the site of a former intramural playing field and running track.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.altoonamirror.com/news/local-news/2018/04/aasd-approves-87-3m-project/| title = AASD approves $87.3M project | date= April 10, 2018 | newspaper= The Altoona Mirror}}</ref> The new Building B is connected to Building A by a pedestrian bridge over Sixth Avenue. The new building opened in fall of 2021. The [[Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center|Vocational Technology Center]] is located adjacent to the high school.


==Students and teachers==
==Students and teachers==
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! [[Ethnicity]] !! Altoona Area High School !! State average
! [[Ethnicity]] !! Altoona Area High School (2021–22)<ref name=NCES/> !! State average{{cn|date=September 2023}}
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! [[Caucasian race|Caucasian]]
! [[Caucasian race|Caucasian]]
| 96% || 76%
| 86% || 76%
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! [[African American]]
! [[African American]]
| 3%
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| 16%
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! [[Hispanic]]
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! Students eligible for free or reduced lunch
! Students eligible for free or reduced lunch
| 56% || 33%
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! Student to teacher ratio
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*Number of students- 1962
*Number of students- 2224
**Tenth grade- 688
**Ninth grade- 630
**Eleventh grade- 671
**Tenth grade- 575
**Twelfth grade- 439
**Eleventh grade- 494
**Twelfth grade- 525
*Number of teachers- 118
*Number of teachers- 134.91 {{FTE}}

==Graduation rate==
In 2011, the Altoona Area School District's graduation rate was 86.75%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c7/108070502/913 |title=Altoona Area School District AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011 |access-date=2011-09-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003041911/http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c7/108070502/913 |archive-date=2012-10-03 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> In 2010, the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Altoona Area School District's rate was 80% for 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |title=New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 15, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914150409/http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |archivedate=September 14, 2010 }}</ref>

According to traditional graduation rate calculations:
*2010 – 82% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c7/108070502/913 |title=Altoona Area High School – School AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2010 |access-date=2011-09-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003041911/http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c7/108070502/913 |archive-date=2012-10-03 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>
*2009 – 84% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC10S108070502000000913.PDF |title=Altoona Area School District Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2010 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*2008 – 85% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools/2008-graduation-rates-1.85916?appSession=112229937787734#axzz1TTsn0hjt |title=Blair County School District Graduation rates 2008 |author=The Times Tribune |year=2009}}</ref>
*2007 – 83% <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 |title=PA High School Graduation Info by School District 2007 |author=Pennsylvania Partnership for Children |year=2008 |access-date=2017-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105062625/http://www.scribd.com/doc/23571629/PA-High-School-Graduation-Info-by-School-District-2007 |archive-date=2012-11-05 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>

==Academics==
In 2011, Altoona High School declined to School Improvement I level due to lagging student achievement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c7/108070502/913 |title=Altoona Area High School - School AYP Overview 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011 |access-date=2011-09-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003140537/http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c7/108070502/913 |archive-date=2012-10-03 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> In 2010, the high school achieved '''Making Progress: in School Improvement I''' status. Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the school administration was required to notify parents of the school's poor achievement outcomes and to offer the parent the opportunity to transfer to a successful school within the District. Additionally the school administration was required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, to develop a School Improvement Plan to address the school's low student achievement. Under the Pennsylvania Accountability System, the school must pay for additional tutoring for struggling students.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_accountability_system_(pas)/8752/faq/510193 |title=Pennsylvania Accountability System Frequently Asked Questions |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2012}}</ref> In 2009, the school was in '''School Improvement I ''' status due to chronically low student achievement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c7/108070502/913 |title=Altoona Area High School – School AYP Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2010 |access-date=2011-09-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003140537/http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c7/108070502/913 |archive-date=2012-10-03 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>

===11th grade reading===
*2011 – 77% on grade level, (8% below basic). State – 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
*2010 – 77% (13% below basic). State – 66%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2009–2010 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2010}}</ref>
*2009 – 76% (14% below basic), State – 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools#axzz1AEtaWzpF |title=Grading Our Schools database, 2009 PSSA results, |author=The Times-Tribune. |date=September 2009}}</ref>
*2008 – 72% (13% below basic), State – 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |title=2007–2008 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=August 2008}}</ref>
*2007 – 72% (16% below basic), State – 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=PSSA Math and Reading results |year=2007}}</ref>

===11th grade math===
*2011 – 72% on grade level (13% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC11S108070502000000913.PDF |title=Altoona Area High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*2010 – 75% (12% below basic). State - 59%<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC10S108070502000000913.PDF |title=Altoona Area High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2010 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*2009 – 66% (20% below basic). State – 56%.
*2008 – 58% (24% below basic), State – 56%
*2007 – 59% (21% below basic), State – 53%

===11th grade science===
*2011 – 49% on grade level (9% below basic). State – 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA results in Science |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref>
*2010 – 51% (11% below basic). State – 39%
*2009 – 44% (14% below basic). State – 40% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools#axzz1AEtaWzpF |title=Grading Our Schools database, 2009 Science PSSA results, |author=The Times-Tribune. |year=2009}}</ref>
*2008 – 46% (14% below basic), State – 39%

===College remediation===
According to a [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] study released '''in January 2009, 17% of Altoona Area High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading''' before they were prepared to take college level courses in the [[Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education]] or community colleges.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/23970364/Pennsylvania-College-Remediation-Report |title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=January 2009 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics</ref> Per the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]], one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.

===Advanced placement courses===
College credits can be earned by taking any of 17 advanced placement courses. These include English, [[Calculus]], [[Statistics]], [[Biology]], [[Chemistry]], [[Physics]], [[Computer Science]], [[Music Theory|Music Theory and Harmony]], [[American History]], [[European History]], [[Comparative Government]], [[American Government]], French, Spanish, [[2D Studio Art]], and Economics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aahs.aasdcat.com/pdf/SecEdCourseDesc0809.pdf |title=English Courses |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2011-05-28 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707072733/http://aahs.aasdcat.com/pdf/SecEdCourseDesc0809.pdf |archivedate=2011-07-07 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Micro- and Macro- Economics were not offered as courses during the 2009–2010 year due to lack of student interest.

===Dual enrollment===
The high school offers a [[Dual enrollment|Dual Enrollment]] program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/24901214/Pennsylvania-Department-of-Education-Dual-Enrollment-Guidelines-2010-2011 |title=Pennsylvania Department of Education – Dual Enrollment Guidelines |publisher=Scribd.com |date=2010-01-07 |accessdate=2011-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017221943/https://www.scribd.com/doc/24901214/Pennsylvania-Department-of-Education-Dual-Enrollment-Guidelines-2010-2011 |archive-date=2014-10-17 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref> Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.<ref>Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement. site accessed March 2010. http://www.patrac.org/</ref> For the 2009–10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $20,759 for the program.

===SAT Scores===
From January to June 2011, 307 Altoona Area students took the [[SAT]] exams. The district's Verbal Average Score was 489. The Math average score was 493. The Writing average score was 475.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |title=Public School SAT Scores 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015105956/http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |archivedate=2011-10-15 |df= }}</ref> Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |title=SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania |author=College Board |date=September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008051457/http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |archivedate=2011-10-08 |df= }}</ref> In the United States, 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/while_us_sat_scores_dip_across.html |title=While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady |work=NJ.com |date=September 2011}}</ref>

==Graduation requirements==
The Altoona Area School Board has determined that a high school student must earn 24 credits in order to graduate, including: English 4 credits, [[Social Studies]] 4 credits, Mathematics 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Physical Education 1 credits, Health 0.5 credit, Arts/humanities 2 credit and 6.5 elective credits.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aasdcat.com/ |title=Altoona Area School District Senior High Graduation Requirements Student course description handbook |author=Altoona Area School District Administration |year=2010}}</ref>

By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter4/s4.24.html |title=Pennsylvania Code §4.24 (a) High school graduation requirements}}</ref> At Altoona High School the Graduation Project is a research project that is accomplished in Senior English classes. Students must make a presentation of their project. They can give a speech, complete a PowerPoint presentation, create a visual, produce videotape, or complete a role-play or demonstration.

By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, for the graduating class of 2017, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in [[Algebra]] I, [[Biology]], English Composition, and Literature for which the Keystone Exams serve as the final course exams. Students’ Keystone Exam scores shall count for at least one-third of the final course grade.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://static.pdesas.org/Content/Documents/Keystone_Exam_Program_Overview.pdf |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Keystone Exam Overview |year=2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx |title=Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317221759/http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx |archivedate=2012-03-17 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-2/56.html |title=Rules and Regulation Title 22 PA School Code CH. 4 |author=Pennsylvania State Board of Education |year=2010}}</ref> In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/keystone_exams/20436 |title=Keystone Exams |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students identified as having special needs and qualifying for an Individual Educational Program (IEP) may graduate by meeting the requirements of their IEP.


==William P. Kimmel Alternative School==
==William P. Kimmel Alternative School==
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==Extracurriculars==
==Extracurriculars==
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive costly, sports program. Eligibility to participate is determined by school board policies. The district owns three fields with artificial turfs enhance physical education, intramural and interscholastic athletic opportunities.
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program. The district owns three fields with artificial turfs enhance physical education, intramural and interscholastic athletic opportunities.

By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/35742869/Governor-Rendell-Says-Home-Schooled-Children-Can-Participate-in-School-District-Extracurricular-Activities |title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities, |author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release, |date=November 10, 2005 |access-date=2017-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023063216/https://www.scribd.com/doc/35742869/Governor-Rendell-Says-Home-Schooled-Children-Can-Participate-in-School-District-Extracurricular-Activities |archive-date=2014-10-23 |dead-url=yes |df= }}</ref>


===Clubs and organizations===
===Clubs and organizations===
The school offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations that the students can join. These include Concert Chorus, [[Drama]], one basic and one advanced Jazz Bands, An award-winning, nationally ranked [[Marching band]], [[Orchestra]], [[Pep band]], Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Chorus, Auxiliary, Mountain Lion Television (MLTV), ETC (Et Cetera [[Literary Magazine]]), Horseshoe ([[Yearbook]]), Mt. Echo ([[Newspaper]]), Advanced Dance Class Club, Ambassador Club, Astronomy Club, Chess Club, The Circle of Friends ([[Support group]]), Computer Club, Class Organizations, Diversity Group, Earthkeepers, Foreign Language Club (now known as Fanatics for Language and Culture), [[Future Business Leaders of America]] (FBLA), Future Homemakers of America Club (FCCLA), General Interest Club, Girls’ League, Homecoming Committee, Interact Club, Junior Academy of Science, [[Key Club]], Lioneers (dance/drill team), Mock Trial Team, [[National Art Honor Society]], [[National Honor Society]] (NHS), REACH (Support group), Peer Mediation Program, Performing Arts Club, Principal's Student Advisory Committee, Speech League, [[Student Council]], Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Scholastic Scrimmage Team, Sports Interest Club, Youth Education Association Club, and Youth and Government Club.
The school offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations that the students can join. These include Concert Chorus, [[Drama]], one basic and one advanced Jazz Bands, An award-winning, nationally ranked [[Marching band]], [[Orchestra]], [[Pep band]], Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Chorus, Auxiliary, Mountain Lion Television (MLTV), ETC (Et Cetera [[Literary Magazine]]), Horseshoe ([[Yearbook]]), Mt. Echo ([[Newspaper]]), Advanced Dance Class Club, Ambassador Club, Astronomy Club, Chess Club, The Circle of Friends ([[Support group]]), Computer Club, Class Organizations, Diversity Group, Earthkeepers, Foreign Language Club (now known as Fanatics for Language and Culture), [[Future Business Leaders of America]] (FBLA), Future Homemakers of America Club (FCCLA), General Interest Club, Girls' League, Homecoming Committee, Interact Club, Junior Academy of Science, [[Key Club]], Lioneers (dance/drill team), Mock Trial Team, [[National Art Honor Society]], [[National Honor Society]] (NHS), REACH (Support group), Peer Mediation Program, Performing Arts Club, Principal's Student Advisory Committee, Speech League, [[Student Council]], Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Scholastic Scrimmage Team, Sports Interest Club, Youth Education Association Club, and Youth and Government Club.


===Athletics===
===Athletics===
There are numerous sports and athletic programs available to the students at Altoona Area High School including an [[Intramural sports]] program. The Football and Track and Field teams compete at historic Mansion Park, which recently underwent field replacement. The District also operates the Sheetz Athletic Training Center a 3600 square-foot facility opened in August, 2009.
There are numerous sports and athletic programs available to the students at Altoona Area High School including an [[Intramural sports]] program. The Football and Track and Field teams compete at historic Mansion Park, which recently underwent field replacement. The District also operates the Sheetz Athletic Training Center a 3600 square-foot facility opened in August, 2009.
[[File:AltoonaMansionPark2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mansion Park home side, summer 2007]]
[[File:AltoonaMansionPark2.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mansion Park home side, summer 2007]]
[[File:AltoonaMansionPark1.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mansion Park visitor side, summer 2007]]
[[File:AltoonaMansionPark1.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Mansion Park visitor side, summer 2007]]
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====Female sports====
====Female sports====
Basketball, [[Cheerleading]], Cross Country, [[Gymnastics]], Soccer, [[Softball]], Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Winter Track.
Basketball, [[Cheerleading]], Cross Country, Golf, [[Gymnastics]], Soccer, [[Softball]], Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Winter Track.


=====State champions====
====State champions====
The following Altoona High School teams won PIAA state championships in their respective sports.
The following Altoona High School teams won PIAA state championships in their respective sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.piaa.org/championships/archive/|title=PIAA Championship Archives|accessdate=July 14, 2019}}</ref>
*1939 Boy's Cross Country
*1939 Boys' Cross Country
*1941 Boy's Cross Country (tied with Mt. Lebanon)
*1941 Boys' Cross Country (tied with Mt. Lebanon)
*1951 Boy's Cross Country
*1951 Boys' Cross Country
*1954 Boy's Cross Country
*1954 Boys' Cross Country
*1982 Girl's Cross Country
*1982 Girls' Cross Country
*1983 Girl's Cross Country
*1983 Girls' Cross Country
*1986 Girl's Basketball
*1986 Girls' Basketball
*1988 Girl's Basketball
*1988 Girls' Basketball
*1988 Girl's Cross Country
*1988 Girls' Cross Country
*1995 Girl's Basketball
*1995 Girls' Basketball
*2008 Boy's Outdoor Track & Field
*2008 Boys' Outdoor Track & Field
*2009 Boy's Indoor Track & Field
*2009 Boys' Indoor Track & Field
*2010 Boy's Indoor Track & Field
*2010 Boys' Indoor Track & Field
*2010 Boy's Outdoor Track & Field
*2010 Boys' Outdoor Track & Field


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Brad Benson]], entrepreneur, football player.
* [[Brad Benson]], former professional football player, [[New York Giants]]
* [[Rob Boston]] (Class of 1980), author, advocate of church-state separation.
* [[Rob Boston]], author, advocate of church-state separatio.
* [[Blaine Earon]], professional football player.
* [[Blaine Earon]], former professional football player, [[Detroit Lions]]
* [[Danny Fortson]], professional basketball player.
* [[Danny Fortson]], former professional basketball player
* [[Richard Geist]], member of the [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]].
* [[Richard Geist]], former [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives]] member
* [[Kevin Givens]], professional football player, [[San Francisco 49ers]]
* [[Mike Iuzzolino]] (Class of 1986), professional basketball player.
* [[Mike Iuzzolino]], former professional basketball player
* [[Betty James]] (Class of 1934), wife of [[Slinky]] inventor [[Richard T. James]].
* [[Betty James]], businesswoman, wife of [[Slinky]] inventor [[Richard T. James]]
* [[Johnny Moore (basketball)]] (Class of 1974), professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. Retired #00.
* [[Johnny Moore (basketball)]], professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs. Retired #00
* [[Maury Patt]], deceased professional football player<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PattMa20.htm Maury Patt NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com]</ref>
* [[Maury Patt]], deceased professional football player<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PattMa20.htm Maury Patt NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com]</ref>
* [[Mike Reid (singer)|Mike Reid]] (Class of 1965), songwriter, football player, Grammy Award winner.
* [[Mike Reid (singer)|Mike Reid]], songwriter, football player, Grammy Award winner
* [[Doug West]] (Class of 1985), professional basketball player.
* [[Doug West]], former professional basketball player, [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] and [[Vancouver Grizzlies]]
* [[Paul Winter]] (Class of 1957), musician, Grammy award nominee.
* [[Paul Winter]] musician, Grammy award nominee


==References==
==References==
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Altoona Area High School
Address
Map
1415 Sixth Avenue

,
16602

United States
Coordinates40°30′36″N 78°23′52″W / 40.50998°N 78.39787°W / 40.50998; -78.39787
Information
School typePublic school (government funded), High School
Established1895 (1895)
School districtAltoona Area School District
NCES District ID4202340[1]
NCES School ID420234000913[2]
PrincipalAndrew Neely
Teaching staff137.20 (on an FTE basis)[3]
Grades9-12
Enrollment2,228 (2022–23)[3]
Student to teacher ratio16.24[3]
Color(s)Maroon and white    
MascotMountain lion
Websitehttp://aahs.aasdcat.com

Altoona Area High School (AAHS) is the public high school for the Altoona Area School District in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The high school serves the communities of Altoona, Logan Township, and a small portion of Tyrone Township.[4]

The school district is the eighteenth largest in the state, and the high school is one of the largest and best known in the state. Altoona Area High School (AAHS) teaches grades 9 through 12.

History

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The first six official graduates of Altoona Area High School graduated in 1877.

A riot occurred at the school in 1907 after boys in the senior class attempted to disrupt a junior class social. A large fight ensued and several students were injured after students threw stones and fired revolvers.[5]

Another riot occurred at the school in 1910 after 25 senior students—on their last day of school—marched into the school's chapel service with their faces smeared. A large fight resulted, leading to the arrest of two students and suspension of 25 others.[6]

In 1943, Altoona High became the only high school in the United States to have a World War II veteran as its class president. Robert G. Pennington, 18, had enlisted in 1942, and served four months in the Marine Corps before obtaining a medical discharge. He then returned to school.[7]

Country music star and gay rights activist Chely Wright attended the school's 1998 prom, after accepting a request from student Dave Showalter that she be his date.[8]

In 2002, school officials permitted an undercover female police officer to pose as a student for three months in order to identify drug transactions at the school. Five students were charged with drug violations.[9]

Facility

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The school was first located at the Webster Building, then became established in a separate building until 1895. In 1905, it moved to its present location on sixth avenue. This building cost $250,000. After the First World War, the building was not large enough to house the number of students it had enrolled. In 1927, a $1 million annex was added to accompany the facilities. A $14 million project during the 1970s allowed the school to be completely renovated and a 1200-seat auditorium was built. A new gym, called the fieldhouse, was also constructed. In 1995, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association High School All-America game was telecast live from the fieldhouse by ESPN2.

Building features

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The school itself consists of two buildings (A and B) which contain a planetarium, full size gym, television studio, auxiliary gym, electronic learning laboratory, and regulation size swimming pool. An $88 million renovation of building A and a new B building was constructed across sixth avenue on the site of a former intramural playing field and running track.[10] The new Building B is connected to Building A by a pedestrian bridge over Sixth Avenue. The new building opened in fall of 2021. The Vocational Technology Center is located adjacent to the high school.

Students and teachers

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Ethnicity
Ethnicity Altoona Area High School (2021–22)[3] State average[citation needed]
Caucasian 86% 76%
African American 9.7% 16%
Hispanic 2.1% 6%
Asian <1% 2%
Miscellaneous
Category Altoona Area High School State average
Students eligible for free or reduced lunch 45% 33%
Student to teacher ratio 16.49:1 ~17:1
  • Number of students- 2224
    • Ninth grade- 630
    • Tenth grade- 575
    • Eleventh grade- 494
    • Twelfth grade- 525
  • Number of teachers- 134.91 (on an FTE basis)

William P. Kimmel Alternative School

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The District offers this school for students who are not successful or are disruptive in the traditional public school setting. The school focuses on dropout prevention, improving student's reading and math skills and assisting the student to successfully graduate. The school was named for a former school board president.

Extracurriculars

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The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program. The district owns three fields with artificial turfs enhance physical education, intramural and interscholastic athletic opportunities.

Clubs and organizations

[edit]

The school offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations that the students can join. These include Concert Chorus, Drama, one basic and one advanced Jazz Bands, An award-winning, nationally ranked Marching band, Orchestra, Pep band, Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, Chorus, Auxiliary, Mountain Lion Television (MLTV), ETC (Et Cetera Literary Magazine), Horseshoe (Yearbook), Mt. Echo (Newspaper), Advanced Dance Class Club, Ambassador Club, Astronomy Club, Chess Club, The Circle of Friends (Support group), Computer Club, Class Organizations, Diversity Group, Earthkeepers, Foreign Language Club (now known as Fanatics for Language and Culture), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Homemakers of America Club (FCCLA), General Interest Club, Girls' League, Homecoming Committee, Interact Club, Junior Academy of Science, Key Club, Lioneers (dance/drill team), Mock Trial Team, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society (NHS), REACH (Support group), Peer Mediation Program, Performing Arts Club, Principal's Student Advisory Committee, Speech League, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Scholastic Scrimmage Team, Sports Interest Club, Youth Education Association Club, and Youth and Government Club.

Athletics

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There are numerous sports and athletic programs available to the students at Altoona Area High School including an Intramural sports program. The Football and Track and Field teams compete at historic Mansion Park, which recently underwent field replacement. The District also operates the Sheetz Athletic Training Center a 3600 square-foot facility opened in August, 2009.

Mansion Park home side, summer 2007
Mansion Park visitor side, summer 2007

Male sports

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Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, and Wrestling

Female sports

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Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Winter Track.

State champions

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The following Altoona High School teams won PIAA state championships in their respective sports.[11]

  • 1939 Boys' Cross Country
  • 1941 Boys' Cross Country (tied with Mt. Lebanon)
  • 1951 Boys' Cross Country
  • 1954 Boys' Cross Country
  • 1982 Girls' Cross Country
  • 1983 Girls' Cross Country
  • 1986 Girls' Basketball
  • 1988 Girls' Basketball
  • 1988 Girls' Cross Country
  • 1995 Girls' Basketball
  • 2008 Boys' Outdoor Track & Field
  • 2009 Boys' Indoor Track & Field
  • 2010 Boys' Indoor Track & Field
  • 2010 Boys' Outdoor Track & Field

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Altoona Area Sd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Altoona Area HS (420234000913)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Altoona Area HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  4. ^ "Altoona Area School District". Altoona Area School District. Archived from the original on 2011-09-23. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Fire Pistols in High School". Pittsburgh Press. April 20, 1907.
  6. ^ "Riot in Altoona High School Leads to Arrest; 25 to be Suspended". Pittsburgh Press. May 17, 1910.
  7. ^ "Altoona High School Class Elects Veteran". Reading Eagle. Oct 31, 1943.
  8. ^ "Altoona Senior Escorts Country Singer to Prom". Reading Eagle. May 28, 1998.
  9. ^ Gibb, Tom (May 30, 2002). "Drugs Favorite Subject of Officer Posing as Coed". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  10. ^ "AASD approves $87.3M project". The Altoona Mirror. April 10, 2018.
  11. ^ "PIAA Championship Archives". Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  12. ^ Maury Patt NFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com
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