Oley Valley Senior High School

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Oley Valley Senior High School ranks 72 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oley Valley Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Oley, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 504. The school is part of the Oley Valley School District, which is ranked 113 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Oley Valley Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with 57.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Algebra I, 74.8% in Keystone Exams/Biology, and 76.5% in Keystone Exams/Literature - all well above the state averages. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.4% to 96.3% over the past five years, and a low dropout rate between 0.0% and 0.8%. Compared to nearby schools like Boyertown Area Senior High School, Daniel Boone Area High School, and Muhlenberg High School, Oley Valley Senior High School stands out with its higher academic performance, lower dropout rates, and higher per-student spending.

While Oley Valley Senior High School is a high-performing school, it may face some challenges in supporting its disabled student population. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ranking for disabled students was 256 out of 502 Pennsylvania high schools, with a 2-star rating. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving the educational outcomes and support for its students with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for all.

Detail:

Public 9-12

17 Jefferson St
Oley, PA 19547-8774

(610) 987-4100

District: Oley Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,540

Feeder schools for Oley Valley Senior High School:

Elementary:	Oley Valley Elementary School
Middle:	Oley Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 504

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oley Valley Senior High School ranks better than 89.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.9. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Oley Valley Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (6%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oley Valley Senior High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Oley Valley Senior High School employs 37.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oley Valley Senior High School is $20,540.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oley Valley Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oley Valley Senior High School 72^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Oley Valley Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Oley Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oley Valley School District 113^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oley Valley Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Oley Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	56.44	297^th	583	49.1%
2004	76.95	135^th	590	77.1%
2005	81.09	86^th	593	85.5%
2006	53.82	342^nd	604	43.4%
2007	68.85	195^th	615	68.3%
2008	67.70	199^th	621	68.0%
2009	57.78	298^th	632	52.8%
2010	71.86	164^th	649	74.7%
2011	64.05	273^rd	660	58.6%
2012	70.53	201^st	664	69.7%
2013	63.19	223^rd	591	62.3%
2014	64.04	224^th	580	61.4%
2015	73.54	185^th	680	72.8%
2016	73.60	186^th	677	72.5%
2017	71.65	222^nd	663	66.5%
2018	69.02	265^th	673	60.6%
2019	64.57	301^st	693	56.6%
2021	75.19	139^th	537	74.1%
2022	66.78	235^th	634	62.9%
2023	85.90	72^nd	674	89.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oley Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.53	43^rd	652	93.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Oley Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.57	256^th	502	49.0%

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Rank History for White students at Oley Valley Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.31	95^th	577	83.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Oley Valley Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	549	6	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	562
1989	504	3	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	516
1990	505	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	509
1991	509	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	515
1992	501	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	506
1993	523	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	527
1994	543	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	547
1995	605	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	613
1996	605	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	613
1997	622	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	631
1998	658	1	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	666
1999	610	1	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	622
2000	602	1	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	615
2001	635	1	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	645
2002	703	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	716
2003	703	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	716
2004	675	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	684
2005	654	4	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	664
2006	668	5	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	681
2007	702	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	715
2008	691	5	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	708
2009	688	4	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	702
2010	669	5	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	685
2011	606	5	7	7	0	0	1	626
2012	613	5	8	8	1	0	2	637
2013	558	2	6	8	0	0	5	579
2014	545	3	7	12	0	0	5	572
2015	540	6	6	15	0	0	3	570
2016	515	3	8	16	0	0	2	544
2017	529	1	8	22	0	0	2	562
2018	518	1	11	27	0	0	5	562
2019	502	0	10	21	0	0	3	536
2020	518	1	8	21	0	0	5	553
2021	476	1	10	19	0	0	5	511
2022	437	2	8	25	0	0	10	482
2023	455	2	9	30	0	0	8	504

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oley Valley Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	562	41.0	13.7	n/a
1989	516	39.0	13.2	n/a
1990	509	33.0	15.4	0
1991	515	35.0	14.7	n/a
1992	506	33.0	15.3	n/a
1993	527	36.0	14.6	n/a
1994	547	37.0	14.8	n/a
1995	613	39.0	15.7	n/a
1996	613	39.0	15.7	n/a
1997	631	38.0	16.6	n/a
1998	666	42.0	15.9	n/a
1999	622	43.0	14.5	n/a
2000	615	39.0	15.8	4.9
2001	645	40.0	16.1	4.2
2002	716	46.0	15.6	5.3
2003	716	46.0	15.6	5.3
2004	684	47.0	14.6	5.6
2005	664	48.0	13.8	5.7
2006	681	47.0	14.5	5.4
2007	715	49.0	14.6	6
2008	708	45.7	15.5	8.1
2009	702	48.7	14.4	10.8
2010	685	48.7	14.0	13.7
2011	626	47.2	13.2	14.9
2012	637	51.2	12.4	13.5
2013	579	49.8	11.6	14.7
2014	572	42.8	13.3	17
2015	570	41.0	13.9	18.8
2016	544	37.0	14.7	20.4
2017	562	39.0	14.3	19.4
2018	562	39.3	14.2	21.7
2019	536	37.4	14.3	19.4
2020	553	38.0	14.5	21
2021	511	37.6	13.5	14.3
2022	482	38.4	12.5	16.4
2023	504	37.2	13.5	26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oley Valley Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	562	41.0	13.7	n/a
1989	516	39.0	13.2	n/a
1990	509	33.0	15.4	0
1991	515	35.0	14.7	n/a
1992	506	33.0	15.3	n/a
1993	527	36.0	14.6	n/a
1994	547	37.0	14.8	n/a
1995	613	39.0	15.7	n/a
1996	613	39.0	15.7	n/a
1997	631	38.0	16.6	n/a
1998	666	42.0	15.9	n/a
1999	622	43.0	14.5	n/a
2000	615	39.0	15.8	4.9
2001	645	40.0	16.1	4.2
2002	716	46.0	15.6	5.3
2003	716	46.0	15.6	5.3
2004	684	47.0	14.6	5.6
2005	664	48.0	13.8	5.7
2006	681	47.0	14.5	5.4
2007	715	49.0	14.6	6
2008	708	45.7	15.5	8.1
2009	702	48.7	14.4	10.8
2010	685	48.7	14.0	13.7
2011	626	47.2	13.2	14.9
2012	637	51.2	12.4	13.5
2013	579	49.8	11.6	14.7
2014	572	42.8	13.3	17
2015	570	41.0	13.9	18.8
2016	544	37.0	14.7	20.4
2017	562	39.0	14.3	19.4
2018	562	39.3	14.2	21.7
2019	536	37.4	14.3	19.4
2020	553	38.0	14.5	21
2021	511	37.6	13.5	14.3
2022	482	38.4	12.5	16.4
2023	504	37.2	13.5	26.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oley Valley Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$288 (1.8%)	$15,441 (98.2%)	$15,729
2020	$770 (4.2%)	$17,683 (95.8%)	$18,453
2021	$1,080 (5.3%)	$19,474 (94.7%)	$20,554
2022	$1,219 (5.9%)	$19,321 (94.1%)	$20,540

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oley Valley Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 301^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 72^nd of 674 High schools	32.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Oley Valley Senior High School)	70.1	57.8	12.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Oley Valley Senior High School)	69.1	74.8	5.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Oley Valley Senior High School)	71.7	76.5	4.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	536	504	6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	9	10%
Hispanic	21	30	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	502	455	9.4%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.4%	26.6%	7.2%

Schools Near Oley Valley Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oley Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	17 Jefferson St	Oley	19547	Berks County	Oley Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 987-4100	504	37	13.5	26.6%	455 (90.3%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.0%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	85.9	72^nd of 674 public high schools	89.3%		66.8	235^th of 634 public high schools	62.9%	163	57.8	74.8	76.5									$20,540	$1,219	$19,321
Berks Career and Technology Center-East Campus	Public	9-12	3307 Friedensburg Road	Oley	19547	Berks County	Berks Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 374-4073	32	30	1.0		28 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
Antietam Middle School/High School	Public	7-12	2310 Cumberland Ave	Reading	19606	Berks County	Antietam School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 779-3545	548	36	15.2	57.5%	228 (41.6%)	26 (4.7%)	266 (48.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	42.5	442^nd of 674 public high schools	34.4%		51.5	379^th of 634 public high schools	40.2%	63	22.6	36.0	66.7	5.8	10.2	7.9	34.6	34.6	44.1	32.5	38.5	$14,072	$397	$13,675
Fleetwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	803 N Richmond St	Fleetwood	19522	Berks County	Fleetwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 944-7656	795	68	11.6	27.2%	635 (79.9%)	27 (3.4%)	111 (14.0%)	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	80.4	110^th of 674 public high schools	83.7%		86	56^th of 634 public high schools	91.2%	54	39.3	67.1	82.2									$12,781	$210	$12,571
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	2615 Warren Road	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-7300	15	34	.4	73.3%	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Exeter Township Senior High School	Public	9-12	201 E 37th St	Reading	19606	Berks County	Exeter Township School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 779-3060	1,286	83	15.4	30.2%	876 (68.1%)	73 (5.7%)	262 (20.4%)	20 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.2%)	61.4	281^st of 674 public high schools	58.3%		70.9	203^rd of 634 public high schools	68.0%	78	32.4	50.7	71.8									$17,251	$519	$16,731
Reading Senior High School	Public	9-12	801 N 13th St	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 371-5705	5,213	239	21.8	85.7%	215 (4.1%)	386 (7.4%)	4,504 (86.4%)	7 (0.1%)	2 (0.0%)	2 (0.0%)	97 (1.9%)	11.6	592^nd of 674 public high schools	12.2%		21.8	519^th of 634 public high schools	18.1%	73	13.0	18.2	33.0									$00	$00	$00
Muhlenberg High School	Public	10-12	400 Sharp Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-8078	1,151	61	18.7	66.8%	326 (28.3%)	89 (7.7%)	693 (60.2%)	14 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.3%)	16.4	570^th of 674 public high schools	15.4%		35.9	467^th of 634 public high schools	26.3%	103	9.4	23.5	45.7									$16,060	$1,894	$14,166
Kutztown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	50 Trexler Ave	Kutztown	19530	Berks County	Kutztown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 683-7346	434	36	12.2	28.6%	371 (85.5%)	5 (1.2%)	41 (9.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.3%)	88.6	51^st of 674 public high schools	92.4%		89.4	28^th of 634 public high schools	95.6%	23	58.2	73.2	82.4									$23,774	$1,000	$22,774
Boyertown Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	120 N Monroe St	Boyertown	19512	Berks County	Boyertown Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 369-7435	2,158	119	18.0	24.6%	1,891 (87.6%)	63 (2.9%)	118 (5.5%)	37 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (2.2%)	72.6	184^th of 674 public high schools	72.7%		71.1	202^nd of 634 public high schools	68.1%	18	13.8	61.4	76.7									$16,781	$473	$16,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Oley Valley Senior High School

What schools feed into Oley Valley Senior High School?

Oley Valley Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Oley Valley Elementary School
Middle : Oley Valley Middle School

What district is Oley Valley Senior High School in?

Oley Valley School District

Is Oley Valley Senior High School a good school?

Oley Valley Senior High School ranks 72^nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oley Valley Senior High School?

Students at Oley Valley Senior High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Oley Valley Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 504 students attended Oley Valley Senior High School.

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