Serving 33 students in grades 9-12, Forbes Road Ctc ranks in the top 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forbes Road Ctc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forbes Road Ctc's student population of 33 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forbes Road Ctc ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forbes Road Ctc is 0.49, 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
#1145 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
4%
6%
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 Forbes Road Ctc's ranking?
Forbes Road Ctc is ranked #1145 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Ctc?
33 students attend Forbes Road Ctc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Forbes Road Ctc students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forbes Road Ctc?
Forbes Road Ctc has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forbes Road Ctc offer ?
Forbes Road Ctc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forbes Road Ctc part of?
Forbes Road Ctc is part of Forbes Road CTC School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
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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