Is Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School ranks 468 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 789 students attended Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Sidman, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of 775 students. The school is part of the Forest Hills School District, which is ranked 267 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 263 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 to 468 out of 686 in 2023-2024, its performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average. The school's proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts are lower than nearby higher-performing schools like Richland High School and Portage Area Junior/Senior High School.

Despite these academic challenges, Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a dropout rate of 1.6%, which are on par with nearby schools. The school also serves a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 30.32%, which is higher than some of the surrounding schools. Addressing the unique needs of this student population and exploring opportunities for collaboration with higher-performing schools in the region could be crucial for improving the overall educational experience at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School.

Detail:

Public 7-12

535 Locust Street
Sidman, PA 15955

(814) 487-7613

District: Forest Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
468^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,806

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 789

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 72.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 68.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School employs 56.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School is $14,806.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School 247^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School 468^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills School District 267^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	62.00	363^rd	891	59.3%
2021	36.21	530^th	797	33.5%
2022	59.90	354^th	883	59.9%
2023	75.87	186^th	893	79.2%
2024	70.33	247^th	891	72.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.73	22^nd	874	97.5%
2024	77.37	127^th	877	85.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.30	237^th	860	72.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.82	167^th	660	74.7%
2024	51.67	253^rd	672	62.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.39	263^rd	870	69.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.74	218^th	681	68.0%
2024	53.61	287^th	673	57.4%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	67.22	280^th	693	59.6%
2021	62.52	263^rd	537	51.0%
2022	63.30	263^rd	634	58.5%
2023	57.57	316^th	674	53.1%
2024	38.89	468^th	686	31.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.15	127^th	652	80.5%
2024	29.46	503^rd	664	24.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.94	459^th	665	31.0%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.19	361^st	502	28.1%
2024	40.05	269^th	513	47.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.66	432^nd	662	34.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.58	350^th	577	39.3%
2024	24.40	485^th	595	18.5%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	852	6	1	7	0	4	870
2018	806	6	2	9	0	6	829
2019	787	7	1	10	0	7	812
2020	800	8	1	13	0	5	827
2021	797	8	1	15	0	6	827
2022	783	5	1	14	1	8	812
2023	749	4	1	14	1	6	775
2024	759	3	1	15	1	10	789

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 Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	870	61.2	14.2	n/a
2018	829	59.3	13.9	32.7
2019	812	58.8	13.8	39.9
2020	827	56.1	14.7	39.3
2021	827	54.4	15.1	39.7
2022	812	54.4	14.9	35.8
2023	775	52.6	14.7	30.3
2024	789	56.2	14.0	100.4

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 Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	870	61.2	14.2	n/a
2018	829	59.3	13.9	32.7
2019	812	58.8	13.8	39.9
2020	827	56.1	14.7	39.3
2021	827	54.4	15.1	39.7
2022	812	54.4	14.9	35.8
2023	775	52.6	14.7	30.3
2024	789	56.2	14.0	100.4

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 Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$147 (1.0%)	$15,120 (99.0%)	$15,267
2020	$270 (1.9%)	$13,781 (98.1%)	$14,050
2021	$699 (4.7%)	$14,108 (95.3%)	$14,807
2022	$774 (5.2%)	$14,032 (94.8%)	$14,806

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 363^rd of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 186^th of 893 Middle schools	19.9%
Ranks 280^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 674 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	27.1	39.7	12.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	65.8	64.1	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	32.2	32.4	0.2%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	66.1	72	5.9%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	64.7	61.9	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	71.5	30.3	41.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	65.6	58.2	7.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	78	61.8	16.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	29.5	36.3	6.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	66.1	72	5.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School)	65.3	63	2.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	812	775	4.6%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	10	14	40%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	787	749	4.8%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	30.3%	9.6%

Schools Near Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	535 Locust Street	Sidman	15955	Cambria County	Forest Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 487-7613	789	56	14.0	100.4%	759 (96.2%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	38.9	468^th of 686 public high schools	31.8%		57.6	316^th of 674 public high schools	53.1%	152	29.4	54.2	44.6	39.0	33.3	36.2	68.8	68.8	50.8	62.1	56.5	$14,806	$774	$14,032
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	445 Schoolhouse Road	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6073	24	20	1.2	87.5%	22 (91.7%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Portage Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	85 Mountain Ave	Portage	15946	Cambria County	Portage Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 736-9636	358	26	13.7	100.0%	339 (94.7%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	70.7	200^th of 686 public high schools	70.8%		61.2	283^rd of 674 public high schools	58.0%	83	55.4	55.3	69.6	36.9	34.0	35.8	68.1	68.1	61.5	75.0	66.9	$16,206	$5,218	$10,988
Richland High School	Public	7-12	One Academic Avenue	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6081	707	50	14.1	34.7%	626 (88.5%)	15 (2.1%)	20 (2.8%)	24 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	86.1	71^st of 686 public high schools	89.7%		86.3	70^th of 674 public high schools	89.6%	1	74.3	61.7	82.0	53.9	51.9	52.9	79.8	79.8	74.5	79.8	77.1	$15,938	$1,173	$14,765
Conemaugh Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1342 William Penn Ave	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 535-5523	306	30	10.2		274 (89.5%)	5 (1.6%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)	59.3	301^st of 686 public high schools	56.1%		55	340^th of 674 public high schools	49.6%	39	46.0	58.0	58.0	39.5	35.3	37.2	64.7	64.7	46.5	51.0	48.9	$20,111	$397	$19,714
Windber Area High School	Public	9-12	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	322	26	12.3	99.1%	304 (94.4%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	73.6	168^th of 686 public high schools	75.5%		70.6	199^th of 674 public high schools	70.5%	31	49.2	60.8	74.7									$16,899	$1,577	$15,322
Greater Johnstown Senior High School	Public	8-12	222 Central Ave	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 533-5670	856	69	12.3	100.0%	326 (38.1%)	326 (38.1%)	46 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	157 (18.3%)	8.5	611^th of 686 public high schools	10.9%		11.1	596^th of 674 public high schools	11.6%	15	12.2	14.6	35.2		1.5	1.5	21.3	21.3		17.3	17.3	$16,092	$2,329	$13,763
Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	600 Harlan Ave	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Ferndale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 288-5757	284	33	8.6		230 (81.0%)	22 (7.7%)	14 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	42.8	449^th of 686 public high schools	34.5%		47.8	398^th of 674 public high schools	40.9%	51	40.0	37.2	57.7	16.7	23.3	20.3	48.9	48.9	40.5	47.7	44.4	$22,351	$2,528	$19,823
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School	Public	9-12	948 Ben Franklin Highway	Ebensburg	15931	Cambria County	Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(814) 472-6490	19	21	.9	84.2%	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Blacklick Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	555 Birch St	Nanty Glo	15943	Cambria County	Blacklick Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 749-9211	272	22	12.5	100.0%	268 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	41.5	460^th of 686 public high schools	32.9%		16.6	567^th of 674 public high schools	15.9%	107	50.1	37.5	44.4	30.5	16.7	24.3	50.0	50.0	52.8	33.3	43.9	$19,350	$2,292	$17,058

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