Philipsburg Osceola Senior High School is a public high school located in the borough of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The school serves students from most of western Centre County, as well as Decatur and Boggs Townships in Clearfield County. The school's mascot is the mounties or mountaineers.
Serving 372 students in grades 6-8, Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Navy Blue
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1928 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School's ranking?
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School is ranked #1928 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School?
372 students attend Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School?
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School offer ?
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School part of?
Philipsburg-osceola Area Middle School is part of Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The last year I attended school here was when I was in 5th grade. Not many friends my age at all, the teachers I had were nice for the most part, it had only really been the substitute teachers that would tell you to go play with the other children, that they didn't want bothered with you. I stopped attending this school, not because of a lack of friends, but because of the change in curriculum, the math program had changed when I was in 4th grade, to a different program (which shall remain nameless). This program continued until the year I had changed over to a different school.
My peers were a mixed bag when it came down to whether they were nice or not. I was going there when, if you dressed in black you were a goth, and if you listened to anything other than pop music (I.E. Disney music) and chose to have punk rock or metal on your iPod, no one would want bothered with you. Many of the girls I had been in school with had also been the kind where they always wanted to get into a fight with you because you were different.
I had been your average, run of the mill, female student, nothing too special other than my interest didn't include listening to Hannah Montana or playing with barbies, but instead included listening to Green Day or Pantera and playing music.
All things considered, I wouldn't recommend sending a kid to this school. I have been home/cyber schooled now for four years, and it has been much better. I am back up to the straight A's in school that I had been prior to the curriculum change at PO.
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