Serving 659 students in grades 8-12, Olean Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Olean Senior High School's student population of 659 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olean Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olean Senior High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
78%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olean Senior High School's ranking?
Olean Senior High School is ranked #1033 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Olean Senior High School often compared to?
Olean Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allegany-limestone Middle-high School, Portville Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olean Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Olean Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Olean Senior High School?
659 students attend Olean Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Olean Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olean Senior High School?
Olean Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Olean Senior High School offer ?
Olean Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Olean Senior High School part of?
Olean Senior High School is part of Olean City School District.
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