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Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District

Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 7 towns

Serves Decatur, Rush, Philipsburg, Boggs, Osceola Mills, Chester Hill and Wallaceton.

Students
1,591
Schools
4
Spent per student
$20,818
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$25.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 71% of Pennsylvania districts
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Debt of $25.4M, about $15,995 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Leeper.

PK–6North Clarion Co El SchNorth Clarion County School District
7–12North Clarion Co JSHSNorth Clarion County School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency42%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$20,818 per student · 4% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 36%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 34%State 58%Federal 8%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,578’20
1,597’21
1,600’22
1,575’23
1,591’24

About steady.

Students
White 96%Hispanic 1%Two or more races 1%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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