Serving 441 students in grades 7-12, Old Forge Jr. Sr. High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1385 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1385 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School?
441 students attend Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is part of Old Forge SD School District.
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