- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oil City, PA
Oil City Shs
Federal NCES profile for Oil City Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421809004931
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oil City Shs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Oil City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oil City Shs has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oil City Shs ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oil City, PA.
School address
District: Oil City Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421809004931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Oil City Shs held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 421809004931 · Oil City, PA High · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 15.3:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Oil City Area Ms (528 students)
Oil City Shs held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Oil City Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oil City Shs
611 students
- Oil City Area
Oil City Area Ms
528 students
- Hasson Heights
Hasson Heights Sch
400 students
- Seventh Street 152
Seventh Street Sch
152 students
- Smedley Street 103
Smedley Street Sch
103 students
What this shows Oil City Shs reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oil City Shs compares
Oil City Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 28% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Oil City Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oil City Area Sd reports $16,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oil City Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Area Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hasson Heights Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seventh Street Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smedley Street Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oil City Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Oil City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~611 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oil City Shs
How many students attend Oil City Shs?
Oil City Shs has 611 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oil City, PA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oil City Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Oil City Shs is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oil City Shs?
74.5% of students at Oil City Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oil City Shs?
The largest demographic group at Oil City Shs is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Oil City, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oil City Shs?
Oil City Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oil City Shs rank among public schools in Oil City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oil City Shs ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oil City, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oil City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oil City Area Sd?
Besides Oil City Shs, Oil City Area Sd also operates Oil City Area Ms (528 students), Hasson Heights Sch (400 students), and Seventh Street Sch (152 students). See the Oil City Area Sd district page for the complete list.