Serving 19 students in grades 9-12, Forbes Road Career And Technology Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center's student population of 19 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Futures Through Career and Technical Education
School Rankings
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center 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 Forbes Road Career And Technology Center is 0.56, 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
#1427 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
16%
14%
White
63%
60%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbes Road Career And Technology Center's ranking?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center is ranked #1427 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Forbes Road Career And Technology Center?
19 students attend Forbes Road Career And Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forbes Road Career And Technology Center offer ?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forbes Road Career And Technology Center part of?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center is part of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
It is a great school the teachers work with the childrens level. I am a past student who has not really required acedemics class,but ended up gettimg N.T.H.S. award in 2011 when I was in Highlands last year I had music class. I had art in the past sometimes I used it when working with the kids in daycare here. I didnt really play sports except for in gym in the past and bowling in the past. I was currently a student there for 2 yrs. my field I was training for was childcare with Mrs.Oneal & her classroom aide Mrs.Chafin.
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