Very Good
#293 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 33% of private schools
Venango Catholic High School
High School
1505 W 1ST ST, Oil City, PA 16301
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
57
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
7.0
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#293 of 873
In Oil City
#2 of 3
public schools
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Venango Catholic High School
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About Venango Catholic High School
Venango Catholic High School is a private high school in Oil City, PA. Venango Catholic High School serves approximately 57 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Venango Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 57 students, Venango Catholic High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Venango Catholic High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Venango Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Venango Catholic High School compares to the 6 public schools in Oil City, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Oil City
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Venango Catholic High School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Smedley Street Sch | 6.1 |
| Seventh Street Sch | 7.8 |
| Venango Technology Center | — |
| Oil City Area MS | 5.1 |
| Oil City SHS | 6.2 |
| Hasson Heights Sch | 7.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1505 W 1ST ST, Oil City, PA 16301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Venango Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Rocky Grove JSHS (rated 7.6/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Franklin), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PATHWAYS EDUCATION CENTER (rated 7.3/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Oil City SHS (rated 6.2/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Oil City, see our Oil City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Smedley Street Sch Oil City | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY Seneca | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Seventh Street Sch Oil City | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| ST STEPHEN SCHOOL Oil City | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| PATHWAYS EDUCATION CENTER Oil City | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Venango Technology Center Oil City | 2.1 mi | — |
| Oil City Area MS Oil City | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Oil City SHS Oil City | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Cranberry El Sch Seneca | 3.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Cranberry Area JSHS Seneca | 3.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Hasson Heights Sch Oil City | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Seneca | 4.3 mi | — |
| Rocky Grove JSHS Franklin | 5.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Central El Sch Franklin | 5.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Sandycreek El Sch Franklin | 7.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Franklin Area JSHS Franklin | 7.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Valley Grove El Sch Franklin | 8.2 mi | 8.0 |
| BEAR RUN SCHOOL Knox | 12.4 mi | 2.6 |
| CROPS CORNERS AMISH SCHOOL Knox | 14.2 mi | 2.9 |
| COUNTY CORNER Knox | 14.2 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,368
Median Home Value
$84,800
Median Rent
$809/mo
Population
15,067
College Educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.6%
Avg Commute
22.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Median Age
44.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| THE MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER PHILA Bala Cynwyd, PA | 7.0 |
| GRAHAM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Luzerne, PA | 7.1 |
| SCHAEFFERSTOWN MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL Schaefferstown, PA | 6.9 |
| GRACE PREP HIGH SCHOOL State College, PA | 7.2 |
| PATHWAYS EDUCATION CENTER Oil City, PA | 7.3 |
| ANCHOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lancaster, PA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Venango Catholic High School
What grades does Venango Catholic High School serve?
Venango Catholic High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Venango Catholic High School?
Venango Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venango Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venango Catholic High School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Venango Catholic High School rank in PA?
Venango Catholic High School ranks #293 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Venango Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Venango Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Venango Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, Venango Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Venango Catholic High School a religious school?
Venango Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Venango County
- Phone
- (814) 677-3098
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