Forest City Regional School District

100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421-1355
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Forest City Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 782 students in Forest City Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Forest City Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
782 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Forest City Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#399 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
53%
55%
60-64%
57%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
24.9%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,731 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,322
$23,730
Spending / Student
$20,731
$23,152

Best Forest City Regional School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Forest City Regional Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2410
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Forest City Regional High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Susquehanna St
Forest City, PA 18421
(570) 785-2420
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forest City Regional School District?
Forest City Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 782 students.
What is the rank of Forest City Regional School District?
Forest City Regional School District is ranked #409 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City Regional School District?
89% of Forest City Regional School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest City Regional School District?
Forest City Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Forest City Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,731 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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