Summary:
The city of Forest City, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Forest City Regional Elementary School and Forest City Regional High School, both part of the Forest City Regional School District. While the high school boasts an impressive 96.3% 4-year graduation rate, the schools overall face challenges in academic performance, with both generally scoring below the state average on standardized tests.
The elementary school stands out for having a relatively high percentage (54.61%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. In contrast, the high school has an even higher percentage (85.32%) of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Despite the high spending per student at both schools, around $21,000, this does not appear to be translating into stronger academic outcomes, as both schools have low state-wide rankings compared to other Pennsylvania schools.
Overall, the data suggests the Forest City schools are facing significant hurdles in serving their student populations, with wide performance gaps on standardized tests compared to state averages, particularly in math. While the high graduation rate at the high school is a bright spot, the schools' low state rankings indicate there is room for improvement in ensuring all students receive a high-quality education in this community.
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