Elizabeth Forward High School is a midsized suburban, four-year comprehensive public high school located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, as part of the Elizabeth Forward School District.
Serving 763 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elizabeth Forward SHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Elizabeth, PA, covering approximately 43.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the zone takes about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School's student population of 763 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
763 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is 0.19, 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
#939 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School's ranking?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is ranked #939 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School often compared to?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Forward Middle School, Thomas Jefferson 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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School?
763 students attend Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School offer ?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School part of?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is part of Elizabeth Forward School District.
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