Serving 603 students in grades 9-12, Oil City Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oil City Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Oil City Sr. High School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oil City Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oil City Sr. High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oil City Sr. High School's ranking?
Oil City Sr. High School is ranked #704 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Oil City Sr. High School often compared to?
Oil City Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oil City Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Oil City Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oil City Sr. High School?
603 students attend Oil City Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oil City Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oil City Sr. High School?
Oil City Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oil City Sr. High School offer ?
Oil City Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oil City Sr. High School part of?
Oil City Sr. High School is part of Oil City Area School District.
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