Serving 520 students in grades 9-12, Philipsburg-osceola Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School's student population of 520 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
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philipsburg-osceola Area High School is 0.06, 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
#1773 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philipsburg-osceola Area High School's ranking?
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School is ranked #1773 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Philipsburg-osceola Area High School often compared to?
Philipsburg-osceola Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like State College Area High School, Bald Eagle Area Jr. Sr. High School, Penns Valley Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philipsburg-osceola Area High School?
The graduation rate of Philipsburg-osceola Area High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area High School?
520 students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Philipsburg-osceola Area High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philipsburg-osceola Area High School?
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philipsburg-osceola Area High School offer ?
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philipsburg-osceola Area High School part of?
Philipsburg-osceola Area High School is part of Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District.
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