Serving 158 students in grades 7-12, Forbes Road 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forbes Road JSHS is located in Waterfall, PA, and its attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 107 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 158 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School 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 Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, 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
#1782 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1782 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School?
158 students attend Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School?
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School is part of Forbes Road School District.
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