Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD

Located at 200 Short Street in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a distant town community within the broader DuBois regional area. According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade across four operational schools. Educating a total student body of 1,606 learners, the district plays a central role in its local community, offering structured academic pathways for families while maintaining active outreach through its official portal at pomounties.org and local administrative channels.

To support its student population effectively, the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District maintains a robust workforce totaling 522 full-time equivalent staff members. Academic instruction is driven by a teaching force of 260 full-time equivalent teachers, who work alongside 53 instructional aides dedicated to providing targeted classroom assistance and individualized support. The district’s daily operations and student services are further bolstered by 209 support staff members handling administrative, logistical, and specialized care roles. This strong staffing context reflects the district’s commitment to cultivating a well-resourced, engaging environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, parents, and educational researchers studying regional public school dynamics.