Forest Hills High School (Closed 2023)

489 Locust St
Sidman, PA 15955
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 453 students in grades 10-12, Forest Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(15-16)
75-79%
46%
(15-16)
85-89%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
15%
White
(15-16)
100%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
3%
100%
n/a
(15-16)
≥95%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hills High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Forest Hills High School?
453 students attend Forest Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Forest Hills High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Hills High School offer ?
Forest Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Forest Hills High School part of?
Forest Hills High School is part of Forest Hills School District.

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