Summary:
The Forest Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to two high schools: West Forest Junior/Senior High School and East Forest Junior/Senior High School. While both schools serve grades 7-12, the data analysis reveals significant performance differences between the two.
East Forest Junior/Senior High School emerges as the standout school in the district, with a higher statewide ranking, significantly better proficiency rates on PSSA and Keystone exams, and a higher four-year graduation rate of 87.5% - matching West Forest's rate. East Forest also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.
In contrast, West Forest Junior/Senior High School struggles with low proficiency rates, particularly in Math, and a lower overall statewide ranking. The stark performance differences between the two schools within the same district raise questions about resource allocation, teaching quality, and district-level strategies that could be implemented to improve outcomes across the board.
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