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Welcome to State College Area High School home to the Little Lions.
State High is a high-performing, comprehensive high school that has a robust course offering, including 63 advanced and AP electives, and 12 in-house Career and Technical Programs. State High's staff is dedicated to making our students college- and career-ready and competitive in a global society. Our teachers are highly trained, skilled and committed to fostering relationships with students, parents, and community members.
Fast Facts
2,254
Students
617
Graduates in Class of 2025
32
Athletic Teams
74
Clubs and Activities
District News
![Molly Workman displays two Pride coins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774875894/scasdorg/foearxqed4xudvkmwudb/Pride2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774875894/scasdorg/foearxqed4xudvkmwudb/Pride2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774875894/scasdorg/foearxqed4xudvkmwudb/Pride2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774875894/scasdorg/foearxqed4xudvkmwudb/Pride2.jpg","width":1200}])
State High launched a new initiative this year that rewards students and staff with special medallions for hard work and positivity. Inspired by military challenge coins, these Pride Coins are earned for good deeds big and small, and everything in between.
![A teacher works with students in the classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774639440/scasdorg/ulifczhdhurv4wepdjck/TutoringC8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774639440/scasdorg/ulifczhdhurv4wepdjck/TutoringC8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774639440/scasdorg/ulifczhdhurv4wepdjck/TutoringC8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774639440/scasdorg/ulifczhdhurv4wepdjck/TutoringC8.jpg","width":1200}])
State High is one of 12 high schools in the country, and the only one in Pennsylvania, named a 2026 Model School by the Center for Model Schools. The recognition highlights schools that are improving student outcomes in innovative ways and can show how their work can be replicated elsewhere.
![Molly Workman with the 9 gold state championship medals around her neck]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774026687/scasdorg/puzdixwp80a0blanllk4/MollyWorkmanE.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774026687/scasdorg/puzdixwp80a0blanllk4/MollyWorkmanE.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774026687/scasdorg/puzdixwp80a0blanllk4/MollyWorkmanE.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774026687/scasdorg/puzdixwp80a0blanllk4/MollyWorkmanE.jpg","width":1200}])
When Molly Workman hits the water, one word repeats in her head: go. That drive has propelled the senior to become presumptively the most decorated athlete in State High history. And she saved her best for last.