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#2873 of 4,742 schools in NY
Olean Senior High School
High School · Olean City School District · Olean, NY
An Olean City School District high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 W SULLIVAN ST, Olean, NY 14760
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Olean Senior High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olean Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olean), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,569
Median home value
$99,400
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14760; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olean Intermediate-middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 3–12 | 0.1 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Southern Tier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Walsh High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Olean City School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olean Senior High School is listed in OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olean Senior High School
Olean Senior High School is a public high school in Olean, NY, part of Olean City School District, serving approximately 658 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,873 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olean Senior High School
What grades does Olean Senior High School serve?
Olean Senior High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Olean Senior High School?
Olean Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olean Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olean Senior High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olean Senior High School rank in NY?
Olean Senior High School ranks #2,873 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Olean Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olean Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olean Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olean Senior High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Olean Senior High School a charter school?
No, Olean Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olean Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Olean Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olean Senior High School?
49.4% of students at Olean Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cattaraugus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (716) 375-8029
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14760)
- 17,272
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14760; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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