Serving 434 students in grades 7-12, Old Forge 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than 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 30% 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: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Forge JSHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Old Forge, PA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles, with most residents living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 1.1 miles, while the furthest point of the zone is 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Old Forge 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 Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is 0.48, 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
#1804 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 22-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 Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1804 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School?
434 students attend Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School?
Old Forge 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 Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Old Forge Jr. Sr. High School is part of Old Forge School District.
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