Oswayo Valley High School is a tiny, rural public high school located at 318 Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse, Potter County, Pennsylvania. In the 2018???019 school year, its enrollment was reported as 165 pupils, in 9th through 12th grades.
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School serves 140 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 140 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
16%
White
99%
60%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
140 students attend Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School is part of Oswayo Valley School District.
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