Forest Hills School District

549 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,754 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 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,754 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
124,158 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 678 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#217 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
51%
38%
56%
55%
66%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,186 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,593
$23,696
Spending / Student
$16,186
$23,119

Best Forest Hills School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
547 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: PK-6
| 965 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955
(814) 487-7613
Grades: 7-12
| 789 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forest Hills School District?
Forest Hills School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,754 students.
What is the rank of Forest Hills School District?
Forest Hills School District is ranked #199 out of 678 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 equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Forest Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,186 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,754 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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