Philipsburg-osceola Area High School
Tel:
(814)342-1521
- Philipsburg-osceola Area High School serves 511 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Philipsburg-osceola Area High School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Philipsburg-osceola Area High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Philipsburg-osceola Area High School is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #614 out of 2,835 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 86% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Philipsburg-osceola Area High School is West Branch Area Junior Senior High School (6.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Philipsburg Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philipsburg Philipsburg Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 373 students
1.0 miles
1810 Black Moshannon Road
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814)342-2870 1.0 K-4 373 - Philipsburg Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 528 students
1.4 miles
200 Short St Suite A
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814)342-4906 1.4 5-8 528 - Osceola Mills Osceola Mills Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 295 students
4.2 miles
400 Coal St
Osceola Mills, PA 16666
(814)339-6812 4.2 K-4 295 - Morrisdale West Branch Area Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 538 students
6.1 miles
356 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814)345-5627 6.1 K-6 538 - Morrisdale West Branch Area Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 502 students
6.1 miles
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814)345-5615 6.1 7-12 502
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