- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Philipsburg, PA
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421902001560
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Philipsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Philipsburg, PA.
School address
District: Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421902001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421902001560 · Philipsburg, PA High · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Philipsburg El Sch (423 students)
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs
525 students
- Philipsburg El
Philipsburg El Sch
423 students
- Philipsburg-Os
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms
372 students
- Osceola Mills
Osceola Mills El Sch
271 students
What this shows Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs compares
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 38% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$19,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd reports $19,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philipsburg El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola Mills El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs
How many students attend Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs has 525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philipsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs?
36.0% of students at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Philipsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs?
Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs rank among public schools in Philipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Philipsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd?
Besides Philipsburg-Osceola Area Hs, Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd also operates Philipsburg El Sch (423 students), Philipsburg-Osceola Area Ms (372 students), and Osceola Mills El Sch (271 students). See the Philipsburg-Osceola Area Sd district page for the complete list.