Philipsburg-Osceola Area HS

Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
502 Philips St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
525 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School, located at 502 Philips Street in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on core academic subjects while offering various elective opportunities, vocational training partnerships, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

As a staple of the local community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and personal growth within the Clearfield County region. Beyond traditional academics, Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School is known for its active participation in athletics and various clubs, which foster school spirit and student engagement. The facility serves as a central hub for the district, working to balance rigorous educational standards with the unique needs of a rural-suburban student population in Central Pennsylvania.
525
Total Students
40.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    505 (96.2%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.3%)
  • Black
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Philipsburg-Osceola Area SD
Phone: (814)342-1521
Website: http://www.pomounties.org/philipsburgosceolaseniorhighschool_home.aspx
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 136
Grade 10 116
Grade 11 151
Grade 12 122
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Branch Area HS
West Branch Area SD
269 Students
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858 (6.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th