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Oswayo Valley High School

Summary:

Oswayo Valley High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania. With just 96 students, the school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates compared to nearby schools in the region.

Oswayo Valley High School is part of the Otto-Eldred School District, which is ranked 171 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating. The school's student population is predominantly white (95.83%) and comes from low-income families, ranking 6th out of 652 Pennsylvania high schools for its low socioeconomic status. Despite these challenges, Oswayo Valley consistently outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams, with an 83.4% proficiency rate in Literature compared to the state's 65.3% in 2022-2023. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been impressive, ranging from 90.0% to 95.6% over the past five years, well above the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools like Smethport Area Junior/Senior High School, Coudersport Area Junior/Senior High School, Otto-Eldred Junior/Senior High School, and Port Allegany Junior/Senior High School, Oswayo Valley stands out for its academic achievements and supportive environment, even as it serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. While there may be opportunities to further improve Algebra I proficiency and increase student diversity, Oswayo Valley High School is clearly providing a quality education to its community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 318 S. Oswayo Street
       Shinglehouse, PA  16748-0610

(814) 260-1701

District: Oswayo Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 674 Pennsylvania Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,854 Help


Feeder schools for Oswayo Valley High School:

Elementary:    Oswayo Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  96

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Asian:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oswayo Valley High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.77. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Oswayo Valley High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (3.1%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oswayo Valley High School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oswayo Valley High School is $18,854.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Oswayo Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswayo Valley High School 120th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Oswayo Valley High School in the ranking list.)

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Oswayo Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oswayo Valley School District 171st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oswayo Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Oswayo Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.04 387th 583 33.6%
2004 38.48 433rd 590 26.6%
2005 61.83 257th 593 56.7%
2006 41.65 434th 604 28.1%
2007 63.66 257th 615 58.2%
2008 32.50 496th 621 20.1%
2009 40.57 466th 632 26.3%
2010 84.10 47th 649 92.8%
2011 38.33 497th 660 24.7%
2012 83.57 53rd 664 92.0%
2013 54.94 300th 591 49.2%
2014 49.95 356th 580 38.6%
2015 78.47 123rd 680 81.9%
2016 70.10 237th 677 65.0%
2017 72.91 203rd 663 69.4%
2018 74.02 193rd 673 71.3%
2019 61.02 334th 693 51.8%
2022 69.04 212th 634 66.6%
2023 78.77 120th 674 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oswayo Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.20 6th 652 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Oswayo Valley High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.82 157th 577 72.8%
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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.

Oswayo Valley High School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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Enrollment information for Oswayo Valley High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 331 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 309 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 301 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 293 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 283 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 273 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 261 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1998 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1999 265 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 295 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 317 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 357 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 357 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 215 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 204 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 181 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 165 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2008 198 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2011 195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195
2012 167 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 168
2013 184 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184
2014 161 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 165
2015 145 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 148
2016 127 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 128
2017 140 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 141
2018 128 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 129
2019 117 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 121
2020 95 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 98
2021 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
2022 86 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 89
2023 92 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 96

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 Oswayo Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 333 21.0 15.8 n/a
1990 310 22.5 13.7 0
1991 302 19.8 15.2 n/a
1992 295 19.8 14.8 n/a
1993 285 18.7 15.2 n/a
1994 275 18.7 14.7 n/a
1995 260 17.7 14.7 n/a
1996 260 17.7 14.7 n/a
1997 262 18.8 13.9 n/a
1998 255 18.4 13.9 n/a
1999 268 18.4 14.6 n/a
2000 296 18.3 16.2 31.8
2001 319 19.0 16.8 33.9
2002 359 21.1 17.0 34.5
2003 359 21.1 17.0 34.5
2004 217 19.0 11.4 46.1
2005 207 12.9 16.0 59.9
2006 182 16.5 11.0 59.3
2007 166 14.2 11.7 71.1
2008 199 12.4 16.0 68.8
2009 189 10.2 18.5 70.9
2010 146 14.4 10.1 42.5
2011 195 12.3 15.8 42.6
2012 168 13.5 12.3 38.1
2013 184 14.3 12.8 50
2014 165 11.1 14.8 48.5
2015 148 11.0 13.4 44.6
2016 128 10.0 12.8 37.5
2017 141 9.2 15.2 29.1
2018 129 9.1 14.0 27.9
2019 121 9.1 13.2 29.8
2020 98 8.4 11.5 25.5
2021 88 6.8 12.8 33
2022 89 9.6 9.2 31.5
2023 96 10.6 8.9 36.5

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 Oswayo Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 333 21.0 15.8 n/a
1990 310 22.5 13.7 0
1991 302 19.8 15.2 n/a
1992 295 19.8 14.8 n/a
1993 285 18.7 15.2 n/a
1994 275 18.7 14.7 n/a
1995 260 17.7 14.7 n/a
1996 260 17.7 14.7 n/a
1997 262 18.8 13.9 n/a
1998 255 18.4 13.9 n/a
1999 268 18.4 14.6 n/a
2000 296 18.3 16.2 31.8
2001 319 19.0 16.8 33.9
2002 359 21.1 17.0 34.5
2003 359 21.1 17.0 34.5
2004 217 19.0 11.4 46.1
2005 207 12.9 16.0 59.9
2006 182 16.5 11.0 59.3
2007 166 14.2 11.7 71.1
2008 199 12.4 16.0 68.8
2009 189 10.2 18.5 70.9
2010 146 14.4 10.1 42.5
2011 195 12.3 15.8 42.6
2012 168 13.5 12.3 38.1
2013 184 14.3 12.8 50
2014 165 11.1 14.8 48.5
2015 148 11.0 13.4 44.6
2016 128 10.0 12.8 37.5
2017 141 9.2 15.2 29.1
2018 129 9.1 14.0 27.9
2019 121 9.1 13.2 29.8
2020 98 8.4 11.5 25.5
2021 88 6.8 12.8 33
2022 89 9.6 9.2 31.5
2023 96 10.6 8.9 36.5

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 Oswayo Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $476 (2.6%) $17,535 (97.4%) $18,011
2020 $492 (2.4%) $20,320 (97.6%) $20,811
2021 $2,712 (11.7%) $20,422 (88.3%) $23,134
2022 $1,142 (6.1%) $17,712 (93.9%) $18,854

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oswayo Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 334th of 693 High schoolsRanks 120th of 674 High schools
 30.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Oswayo Valley High School)54.237.6
 16.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Oswayo Valley High School)70.865.2
 5.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Oswayo Valley High School)79.183.4
 4.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12196
 20.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White11792
 21.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%36.5%
 6.7%




Frequently Asked Questions about Oswayo Valley High School

Students at Oswayo Valley High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Oswayo Valley High School.

Oswayo Valley High School ranks 120th of 674 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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