Oswayo Valley High School is a tiny, rural public high school located at 318 Oswayo Street, Shinglehouse, Potter County, Pennsylvania. In the 2018–2019 school year, its enrollment was reported as 165 pupils, in 9th through 12th grades.
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School serves 190 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 12/29/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
190 students attend Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School?
Oswayo Valley Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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