For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 614 students in 16301, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 16301, PA are Oil City Sr. High School and Venango Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16301 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16301, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16301 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oil City Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16301, PA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oil City Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Lynch Blvd
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 676-2771
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Venango Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Vo Tech Drive
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Oil City, PA 16301
(814) 677-3097
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 16301, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 16301, PA include Oil City Sr. High School and Venango Technology Center.
How many public high schools are located in 16301?
2 public high schools are located in 16301.
What is the racial composition of students in 16301?
16301 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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