Oley Valley High School is a high school in Oley Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. The current principal is Gina Finnerty, and the assistant principal is William Harrison.
Serving 506 students in grades 9-12, Oley Valley Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oley Valley SHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Oley, PA, covering approximately 64 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oley Valley Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oley Valley Sr. High School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
506 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Motto
Enter to Learn…Leave to Serve.
School Rankings
Oley Valley Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oley Valley Sr. High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Lynx
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oley Valley Sr. High School's ranking?
Oley Valley Sr. High School is ranked #471 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Oley Valley Sr. High School often compared to?
Oley Valley Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kutztown Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oley Valley Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Oley Valley Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Oley Valley Sr. High School?
506 students attend Oley Valley Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Oley Valley Sr. High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oley Valley Sr. High School?
Oley Valley Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oley Valley Sr. High School offer ?
Oley Valley Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oley Valley Sr. High School part of?
Oley Valley Sr. High School is part of Oley Valley School District.
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