West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

West Forest Junior/Senior High School is a small, rural public high school serving grades 7-12 in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, with just 109 students. The school is part of the Forest Area School District, which is ranked 471 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, West Forest Junior/Senior High School consistently performs below state and district averages on standardized tests like the PSSA and Keystone Exams, particularly in Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 11.1% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 37.4% in the district and 40.4% statewide. The school's performance is stronger in Science, with 42.8% of students proficient or better. However, the school's Keystone Exam results are also below average, with only 13% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I and Biology.

Despite these academic challenges, West Forest Junior/Senior High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 100.0% in recent years, which is comparable to the nearby East Forest Junior/Senior High School. However, the school's dropout rate is also higher than the state average, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% in recent years. The school's student population is predominantly White and has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.3% to 80.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. While the school has a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, its academic performance remains significantly lower, suggesting that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 22318 Route 62 Box 15
       Tionesta, PA  16353


(814) 755-3611

District: Forest Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $37,624 Help


Feeder schools for West Forest Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    West Forest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Hispanic:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  111.3% Help


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Compare Details West Forest Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 76.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Forest Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 84.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.93. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 111.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Forest Junior/Senior High School is 7.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Forest Junior/Senior High School is $37,624.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Forest Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Forest Junior/Senior High School 684th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Forest Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Forest Junior/Senior High School 578th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Forest Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Area School District 471st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.71 413th 643 35.8%
2004 38.63 485th 663 26.8%
2005 33.21 533rd 687 22.4%
2006 43.58 488th 736 33.7%
2007 74.11 168th 749 77.6%
2008 71.41 210th 753 72.1%
2009 37.95 571st 770 25.8%
2010 47.31 533rd 805 33.8%
2011 53.28 485th 825 41.2%
2012 31.54 644th 834 22.8%
2013 50.69 466th 758 38.5%
2014 49.08 449th 728 38.3%
2015 45.58 494th 835 40.8%
2016 52.95 460th 870 47.1%
2017 44.81 517th 877 41.0%
2019 54.08 451st 891 49.4%
2021 28.24 587th 797 26.3%
2022 39.00 561st 883 36.5%
2023 29.25 624th 893 30.1%
2024 20.61 684th 891 23.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.32 636th 877 27.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.73 631st 681 7.3%
2024 6.11 649th 673 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.63 231st 583 60.4%
2004 56.84 295th 590 50.0%
2005 38.49 443rd 593 25.3%
2006 48.35 386th 604 36.1%
2007 49.51 391st 615 36.4%
2008 44.62 422nd 621 32.0%
2009 60.94 266th 632 57.9%
2010 53.15 365th 649 43.8%
2011 75.97 120th 660 81.8%
2012 71.02 195th 664 70.6%
2014 67.55 187th 580 67.8%
2015 32.07 524th 680 22.9%
2016 66.37 285th 677 57.9%
2017 59.68 344th 663 48.1%
2018 18.07 558th 673 17.1%
2019 48.36 442nd 693 36.2%
2022 30.25 494th 634 22.1%
2023 43.89 431st 674 36.1%
2024 14.93 578th 686 15.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.65 299th 652 54.1%
2024 8.32 617th 664 7.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.22 522nd 662 21.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.47 404th 577 30.0%
2024 7.27 567th 595 4.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1989 231 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1990 218 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1991 227 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1992 219 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1993 207 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 208 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 236 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1998 228 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1999 235 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2000 243 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 242 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 242 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 239 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 253 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2006 239 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2007 219 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 195 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2009 172 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2010 169 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2011 157 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 161
2012 141 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 145
2013 134 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 138
2014 131 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 135
2015 115 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 122
2016 106 1 0 4 1 0 1 0 113
2017 102 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 108
2018 105 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 113
2019 102 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 110
2020 115 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 121
2021 118 0 0 9 1 1 2 0 131
2022 113 1 0 7 1 0 2 0 124
2023 101 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 109
2024 101 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 106

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 23.0 11.2 n/a
1989 234 17.8 13.1 n/a
1990 221 18.0 12.2 0
1991 232 21.0 11.0 n/a
1992 224 21.0 10.6 n/a
1993 209 18.8 11.1 n/a
1994 209 16.0 13.1 n/a
1995 239 14.9 16.0 n/a
1996 239 14.9 16.0 n/a
1997 236 13.3 17.7 n/a
1998 229 14.8 15.5 n/a
1999 236 13.9 17.0 n/a
2000 244 13.9 17.6 30.7
2001 247 13.9 17.8 30
2002 245 16.4 14.9 35.9
2003 245 16.4 14.9 35.9
2004 244 17.1 14.3 32.4
2005 257 17.4 14.8 34.2
2006 243 17.4 14.0 38.3
2007 223 17.4 12.8 77.6
2008 197 14.5 13.6 85.3
2009 175 13.2 13.2 88.6
2010 173 14.1 12.2 41
2011 161 11.8 13.5 46.6
2012 145 11.8 12.2 49.7
2013 138 11.2 12.2 51.4
2014 135 11.8 11.3 48.9
2015 122 11.0 11.0 54.9
2016 113 11.0 10.2 52.2
2017 108 11.4 9.4 38
2018 113 11.4 9.9 37.2
2019 110 10.8 10.1 44.5
2020 121 10.9 11.0 83.5
2021 131 12.6 10.3 80.9
2022 124 20.8 5.9 70.2
2023 109 21.8 4.9 63.3
2024 106 14.6 7.2 111.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 23.0 11.2 n/a
1989 234 17.8 13.1 n/a
1990 221 18.0 12.2 0
1991 232 21.0 11.0 n/a
1992 224 21.0 10.6 n/a
1993 209 18.8 11.1 n/a
1994 209 16.0 13.1 n/a
1995 239 14.9 16.0 n/a
1996 239 14.9 16.0 n/a
1997 236 13.3 17.7 n/a
1998 229 14.8 15.5 n/a
1999 236 13.9 17.0 n/a
2000 244 13.9 17.6 30.7
2001 247 13.9 17.8 30
2002 245 16.4 14.9 35.9
2003 245 16.4 14.9 35.9
2004 244 17.1 14.3 32.4
2005 257 17.4 14.8 34.2
2006 243 17.4 14.0 38.3
2007 223 17.4 12.8 77.6
2008 197 14.5 13.6 85.3
2009 175 13.2 13.2 88.6
2010 173 14.1 12.2 41
2011 161 11.8 13.5 46.6
2012 145 11.8 12.2 49.7
2013 138 11.2 12.2 51.4
2014 135 11.8 11.3 48.9
2015 122 11.0 11.0 54.9
2016 113 11.0 10.2 52.2
2017 108 11.4 9.4 38
2018 113 11.4 9.9 37.2
2019 110 10.8 10.1 44.5
2020 121 10.9 11.0 83.5
2021 131 12.6 10.3 80.9
2022 124 20.8 5.9 70.2
2023 109 21.8 4.9 63.3
2024 106 14.6 7.2 111.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $748 (2.5%) $29,432 (97.5%) $30,180
2020 $1,006 (3.3%) $29,292 (96.7%) $30,298
2021 $1,053 (3.3%) $30,611 (96.7%) $31,664
2022 $2,960 (7.9%) $34,664 (92.1%) $37,624

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 451st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 624th of 893 Middle schools
 19.3%
Ranks 442nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 431st of 674 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)459.1
 35.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)3518.2
 16.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)26.114.3
 11.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)63.757.1
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)60.835.7
 25.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)58.855
 3.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)58.825
 33.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)64.750
 14.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)34.912
 22.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)63.757.1
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Forest Junior/Senior High School)48.828
 20.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students110109
 0.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White102101
 1%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%63.3%
 18.8%


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Students at West Forest Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

West Forest Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Forest Elementary School

West Forest Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended West Forest Junior/Senior High School.


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