For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 611 students in 16301, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 16301, PA are Oil City Sr. High School and Venango Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16301 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16301, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16301 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oil City Sr. High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16301, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oil City Sr. High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Venango Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Vo Tech Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
16301, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3 Southwest Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-0658
Grades: 1-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16301, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16301, PA include Oil City Sr. High School and Venango Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in 16301?
2 public high schools are located in 16301.
What is the racial composition of students in 16301?
16301 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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