Serving 1,679 students in grades 9-12, Olney Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olney Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Olney Charter High School's student population of 1,679 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olney Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olney Charter High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2000 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
62%
14%
Black
33%
14%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olney Charter High School's ranking?
Olney Charter High School is ranked #2000 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Olney Charter High School often compared to?
Olney Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olney Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Olney Charter High School is 69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olney Charter High School?
1,679 students attend Olney Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Olney Charter High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olney Charter High School?
Olney Charter High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olney Charter High School offer ?
Olney Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Olney Charter High School part of?
Olney Charter High School is part of Olney Charter High School District.
School Reviews
1 3/31/2021
I am a current 10th grader at OCHS and I can tell you right now that Olney is a very hard school to be in, given the passing percentile is 65% while the national passing percentile is 60% couple that with a very lax admissions standard, that being anyone who applies to Olney automatically gets in, and you have one of the worst schools in the country. Olney is not somewhere i would send my kids if i have the ability to send them elsewhere.
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