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5 schools in Oil City Area SD

Pennsylvania · 1,794 students · 1 city

Oil City Area SD's public-school footprint covers 5 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,794 students, averaging 359 per school.

4-year change in Oil City Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,794
-48 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Oil City Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
48.6%#258 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,794#270 of 479#4,810 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#177 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#172 of 478#2,576 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
19.2%#280 of 378#5,783 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Oil City Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,941 to 1,794 students (down 8%) and from 136 to 144 full-time teachers (up 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Oil City SHSOil CityHigh09-12611
Oil City Area MSOil CityMiddle05-08528
Hasson Heights SchOil CityElementaryKG-04400
Seventh Street SchOil CityElementary02-04152
Smedley Street SchOil CityElementaryKG-01103

About Oil City Area SD

Oil City Area SD is a low-population public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district runs 5 schools and instructs approximately 1,794 students.

In terms of grade levels, Oil City Area SD spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 359 in this district, noticeably below the Pennsylvania typical of 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,794 students, fell 3% from the 1,842 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Oil City Area SD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Oil City Area SD?
Oil City Area SD operates 5 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,794 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Oil City Area SD?
Oil City Area SD includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Oil City Area SD?
Oil City SHS is the largest public school in Oil City Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 611 students.
What grade levels does Oil City Area SD serve?
Oil City Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 5 schools.