Top Rankings
Forest Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,792 students in Forest Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Forest Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,792 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forest Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#217 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
16%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,843 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,241
$23,724
Spending / Student
$15,843
$23,146
Best Forest Hills School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: PK-6 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forest Hills School District?
Forest Hills School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,792 students.
What is the rank of Forest Hills School District?
Forest Hills School District is ranked #198 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Hills School District?
96% of Forest Hills School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest Hills School District?
Forest Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Forest Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,843 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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