For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,597 students in Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,597 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,556 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
97%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
119
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
119
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
144
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
148
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,966 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,924
$23,665
Spending / Student
$20,966
$23,089
Best Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-2870
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola Mills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Coal St
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814) 339-6812
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814) 339-6812
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-1521
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Philipsburg-osceola Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,597 students.
What is the rank of Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District is ranked #255 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District?
97% of Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,966 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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