Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Tyrone Township’s public schools score below 66% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Tyrone Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Tyrone Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1659 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tyrone Township’s, its schools beat 13%, lower than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Tyrone Area spends $16,030 per student and Altoona Area $15,760, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Shady Pond School (private), Twin Mountain Amish School (private), Lone Pine School (private) and White Oak School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Tyrone Township’s grade
C: better than 34% of Pennsylvania school districts. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tyrone Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Tyrone Township
Tyrone Area El Sch
Grades PK–4 · 682 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
6th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Altoona Area Jr HS
Grades 6–8 · 1,578 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 489 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
7th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Altoona Area Jr HS
Grades 6–8 · 1,578 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 489 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
8th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Altoona Area Jr HS
Grades 6–8 · 1,578 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area MS
Grades 5–8 · 489 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
9th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 503 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
10th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 503 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
11th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 503 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
12th grade in Tyrone Township · depends on your address
Altoona Area HS
Grades 6–12 · 2,255 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Altoona
Tyrone Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 503 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Tyrone
Tyrone Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Tyrone Area School District). From grade K, students attend the Altoona Area School District, shared with Altoona and Logan. Its elementary school is in Tyrone. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Tyrone Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Tyrone Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Tyrone Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Township | C | Tyrone Area PK–12 · Altoona Area K–12 |
| Antis | B | Bellwood-Antis |
| Warriors Mark | A− | Tyrone Area |
| Logan | C | Altoona Area |
| Catharine | — | Williamsburg |
| Frankstown | A− | Hollidaysburg Area |
| Spruce Creek | — | Juniata Valley |
| Snyder | A− | Tyrone Area |
| Morris | — | Juniata Valley |
| Birmingham | — | Tyrone Area |
3 of the 9 neighbors share Tyrone Area with Tyrone Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Tyrone Township
17 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Tyrone Township’s schools
Are Tyrone Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Tyrone Township children attend score below 66% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 13%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Tyrone Township in?
Two districts: Tyrone Area School District runs grades PK–12, and Altoona Area School District runs grades K–12, shared with Altoona and Logan.
Where do Tyrone Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Altoona Area HS and Tyrone Area HS.
What is Tyrone Township’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Altoona Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Tyrone Township spend per student?
$16,030 in Tyrone Area School District and $15,760 in Altoona Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Tyrone Township?
Yes: Shady Pond School (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 27 students), Twin Mountain Amish School (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 27 students), Lone Pine School (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 25 students) and White Oak School (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 24 students).
Parents talk
What Tyrone Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Tyrone Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.