Altoona Area SD

Headquartered at 1201 8th Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the Altoona Area School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within its vibrant small-city setting. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 11 operational schools that provide educational programs spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving more than 6,800 students across the Altoona metropolitan region, the district offers a continuous learning pathway from early elementary foundational skills to high school graduation, maintaining strong ties with the community through its administrative facilities and accessible online presence.

Behind this learning network is a robust workforce committed to academic instruction, student development, and operational support. To serve its student population of 6,852, the district maintains an extensive staffing infrastructure comprising over 2,200 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated team includes more than 1,060 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 170 instructional aides, and approximately 980 support staff members. This balanced combination of instructional and foundational personnel ensures that the Altoona Area School District remains well-equipped to foster a supportive, well-resourced learning environment tailored to the academic and social needs of its students.