East Forest Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

East Forest Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Marienville, Pennsylvania, part of the Forest Area School District. Despite the district's low ranking and 1-star rating, East Forest Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics like standardized test scores and graduation rates.

East Forest Junior/Senior High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 100.0% in recent years, and relatively low dropout rates between 0.4% and 1.6%. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.1 to 7.3, which may contribute to its more personalized learning environment. Additionally, East Forest Junior/Senior High School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $30,219 to $62,401 in recent years, which may also support its academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Forest Junior/Senior High School, Sheffield Area Middle School/High School, and North Clarion County Junior/Senior High School, East Forest Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms in academic metrics. However, some of these nearby schools have lower student-teacher ratios and lower spending per student, which may indicate more efficient resource allocation. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at East Forest Junior/Senior High School, ranging from 72.58% to 81.43%, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between poverty and lower academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 120 W Birch St
       Marienville, PA  16239


(814) 927-6688

District: Forest Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $62,401 Help


Feeder schools for East Forest Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    East Forest Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%
Hispanic:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Forest Junior/Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Forest Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 53.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.58. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East 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 (95.2%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Forest Junior/Senior High School is 6.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Forest Junior/Senior High School is $62,401.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East Forest Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East Forest Junior/Senior High School 365th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See East Forest Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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 East Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.41 242nd 643 62.4%
2004 54.91 367th 663 44.6%
2005 48.82 432nd 687 37.1%
2006 42.41 495th 736 32.7%
2007 31.15 590th 749 21.2%
2008 51.53 446th 753 40.8%
2009 45.10 529th 770 31.3%
2010 31.54 642nd 805 20.2%
2011 41.29 583rd 825 29.3%
2013 43.21 518th 758 31.7%
2014 39.88 515th 728 29.3%
2015 30.08 587th 835 29.7%
2016 48.58 493rd 870 43.3%
2017 51.42 464th 877 47.1%
2018 36.09 570th 861 33.8%
2021 52.68 383rd 797 51.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Forest Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.37 275th 583 52.8%
2004 42.90 392nd 590 33.6%
2005 77.89 105th 593 82.3%
2006 76.37 113th 604 81.3%
2007 47.95 405th 615 34.1%
2008 66.99 211th 621 66.0%
2009 61.97 258th 632 59.2%
2010 43.41 453rd 649 30.2%
2011 57.05 347th 660 47.4%
2012 53.57 380th 664 42.8%
2013 42.05 415th 591 29.8%
2014 50.82 348th 580 40.0%
2016 37.44 503rd 677 25.7%
2017 51.00 412th 663 37.9%
2018 28.94 519th 673 22.9%
2019 41.52 482nd 693 30.4%
2024 52.58 365th 686 46.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at East Forest Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.17 342nd 595 42.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for East 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 150 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1989 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1990 153 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1991 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1992 134 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1993 145 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1994 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1995 128 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1996 128 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1997 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1998 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2001 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2002 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2003 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2004 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2005 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2006 127 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 123
2009 111 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 112
2010 115 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 118
2011 102 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 105
2012 104 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 107
2013 98 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 100
2014 106 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 107
2015 100 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 104
2016 94 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 98
2017 94 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 98
2018 82 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 87
2019 83 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 87
2020 73 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 79
2021 66 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 70
2022 68 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 72
2023 59 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 62

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 East Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 16.0 9.4 n/a
1989 166 15.3 10.8 n/a
1990 153 15.3 10.0 0
1991 149 16.0 9.3 n/a
1992 135 16.0 8.4 n/a
1993 145 12.0 12.1 n/a
1994 136 10.5 13.0 n/a
1995 130 10.4 12.5 n/a
1996 130 10.4 12.5 n/a
1997 127 10.4 12.2 n/a
1998 130 10.5 12.4 n/a
1999 136 11.6 11.7 n/a
2000 133 11.6 11.5 84.2
2001 128 11.6 11.0 78.9
2002 137 11.7 11.7 76.6
2003 137 11.7 11.7 76.6
2004 127 12.1 10.5 77.2
2005 132 13.1 10.1 79.5
2006 127 12.4 10.2 96.1
2007 125 12.0 10.4 92
2008 123 12.0 10.3 90.2
2009 112 9.8 11.3 98.2
2010 118 9.6 12.2 39.7
2011 105 10.2 10.2 44.8
2012 107 10.2 10.4 41.1
2013 100 10.1 9.8 49
2014 107 10.5 10.1 57
2015 104 11.0 9.4 61.5
2016 98 10.0 9.8 56.1
2017 98 9.6 10.1 38.8
2018 87 9.8 8.8 39.1
2019 87 10.0 8.6 42.5
2020 79 9.3 8.4 75.9
2021 70 9.5 7.3 81.4
2022 72 14.0 5.1 80.6
2023 62 9.2 6.6 72.6

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 East Forest Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 151 16.0 9.4 n/a
1989 166 15.3 10.8 n/a
1990 153 15.3 10.0 0
1991 149 16.0 9.3 n/a
1992 135 16.0 8.4 n/a
1993 145 12.0 12.1 n/a
1994 136 10.5 13.0 n/a
1995 130 10.4 12.5 n/a
1996 130 10.4 12.5 n/a
1997 127 10.4 12.2 n/a
1998 130 10.5 12.4 n/a
1999 136 11.6 11.7 n/a
2000 133 11.6 11.5 84.2
2001 128 11.6 11.0 78.9
2002 137 11.7 11.7 76.6
2003 137 11.7 11.7 76.6
2004 127 12.1 10.5 77.2
2005 132 13.1 10.1 79.5
2006 127 12.4 10.2 96.1
2007 125 12.0 10.4 92
2008 123 12.0 10.3 90.2
2009 112 9.8 11.3 98.2
2010 118 9.6 12.2 39.7
2011 105 10.2 10.2 44.8
2012 107 10.2 10.4 41.1
2013 100 10.1 9.8 49
2014 107 10.5 10.1 57
2015 104 11.0 9.4 61.5
2016 98 10.0 9.8 56.1
2017 98 9.6 10.1 38.8
2018 87 9.8 8.8 39.1
2019 87 10.0 8.6 42.5
2020 79 9.3 8.4 75.9
2021 70 9.5 7.3 81.4
2022 72 14.0 5.1 80.6
2023 62 9.2 6.6 72.6

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 East Forest Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $788 (2.6%) $29,432 (97.4%) $30,219
2020 $968 (3.2%) $29,292 (96.8%) $30,260
2021 $1,729 (5.3%) $30,611 (94.7%) $32,340
2022 $3,944 (6.3%) $58,457 (93.7%) $62,401

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Forest 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (East Forest Junior/Senior High School)9.181.8
 72.7%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Forest Junior/Senior High School)27.381.8
 54.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
All Grades Math (East Forest Junior/Senior High School)2555
 30%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Forest Junior/Senior High School)5060
 10%
   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 Students8762
 28.7%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White8359
 28.9%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%72.6%
 30.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Forest Junior/Senior High School

Students at East Forest Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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

Elementary : East Forest Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 62 students attended East Forest Junior/Senior High School.

East Forest Junior/Senior High School ranks 365th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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