Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

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Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in Waterfall, PA, with a total enrollment of 141 students. The school is part of the Forbes Road School District, which is ranked 386 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite once ranking 35th out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019, Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping to 621st out of 686 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger star rating has also decreased from 5 stars to 0 stars during this period. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in math proficiency on the PSSA and Keystone Exams, with only 24.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has also decreased from 90% in 2021-2022 to 76.9% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Northern Bedford County High School, James Buchanan High School, and Everett Area High School, Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School generally underperforms. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which has increased from 25.37% in 2021-2022 to 35.46% in 2022-2023, may be a contributing factor to the school's struggles, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 159 Red Bird Drive
       Waterfall, PA  16689-7137


(814) 685-3866

District: Forbes Road School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
621st of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,269 Help


Feeder schools for Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Forbes Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Two or more races:
1.4%
Hispanic:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Compare Details Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 65.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 90.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forbes Road 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 (97.9%), two or more races (1.4%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School is $25,269.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School 310th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School 621st of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Forbes Road School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forbes Road School District 386th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.26 511th 643 20.5%
2004 14.18 579th 663 12.7%
2005 67.39 254th 687 63.0%
2006 21.79 615th 736 16.4%
2007 20.97 634th 749 15.4%
2008 29.16 601st 753 20.2%
2009 20.63 652nd 770 15.3%
2010 34.35 628th 805 22.0%
2011 50.75 507th 825 38.5%
2012 61.38 398th 834 52.3%
2013 67.03 289th 758 61.9%
2014 70.55 224th 728 69.2%
2015 82.98 100th 835 88.0%
2016 75.75 190th 870 78.2%
2017 72.66 223rd 877 74.6%
2018 72.54 235th 861 72.7%
2019 74.01 214th 891 76.0%
2021 48.39 431st 797 45.9%
2022 65.53 298th 883 66.3%
2023 55.60 407th 893 54.4%
2024 65.35 310th 891 65.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.66 145th 877 83.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.77 328th 860 61.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 60.06 350th 870 59.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.51 463rd 681 32.0%
2024 48.95 336th 673 50.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.26 264th 583 54.7%
2004 42.20 400th 590 32.2%
2005 37.74 448th 593 24.5%
2006 25.44 516th 604 14.6%
2007 56.40 337th 615 45.2%
2008 67.24 204th 621 67.1%
2009 36.55 494th 632 21.8%
2010 28.68 534th 649 17.7%
2011 34.98 521st 660 21.1%
2012 43.92 451st 664 32.1%
2013 56.35 289th 591 51.1%
2014 59.01 276th 580 52.4%
2015 58.80 358th 680 47.4%
2016 66.38 284th 677 58.1%
2017 53.74 392nd 663 40.9%
2018 77.72 140th 673 79.2%
2019 88.41 35th 693 94.9%
2022 71.56 199th 634 68.6%
2023 48.33 393rd 674 41.7%
2024 7.73 621st 686 9.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.75 586th 665 11.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.16 431st 577 25.3%
2024 2.53 581st 595 2.4%
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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 Forbes Road 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 242 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a -13 230
1989 241 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1990 237 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 251 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1993 243 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1995 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 242 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 247 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2000 244 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 246 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 202 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2008 222 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2009 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2010 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2011 225 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 226
2012 208 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 209
2013 179 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 182
2014 176 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 178
2015 163 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 165
2016 158 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 160
2017 154 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 156
2018 158 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 160
2019 153 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 156
2020 143 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 146
2021 145 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 149
2022 131 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 134
2023 138 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 141

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 Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 20.0 11.5 n/a
1989 242 20.0 12.1 n/a
1990 238 20.0 11.9 0
1991 253 20.0 12.6 n/a
1992 251 20.0 12.5 n/a
1993 243 16.0 15.2 n/a
1994 241 18.0 13.4 n/a
1995 230 17.0 13.5 n/a
1996 230 17.0 13.5 n/a
1997 240 19.0 12.6 n/a
1998 242 19.0 12.7 n/a
1999 248 19.6 12.7 n/a
2000 245 18.0 13.6 28.6
2001 247 19.0 13.0 20.6
2002 222 20.0 11.1 22.1
2003 222 20.0 11.1 22.1
2004 203 20.0 10.2 26.6
2005 201 21.0 9.6 24.4
2006 223 20.0 11.2 32.7
2007 229 20.0 11.5 29.3
2008 222 20.5 10.8 37.4
2009 225 21.2 10.6 38.2
2010 235 22.5 10.4 41.3
2011 226 20.9 10.8 38.9
2012 209 20.6 10.1 43.1
2013 182 21.8 8.3 46.2
2014 178 18.2 9.7 43.3
2015 165 16.0 10.3 42.4
2016 160 18.0 8.8 46.3
2017 156 16.3 9.5 33.3
2018 160 15.0 10.6 34.4
2019 156 14.6 10.6 31.4
2020 146 14.8 9.8 38.4
2021 149 13.1 11.3 26.2
2022 134 14.1 9.4 25.4
2023 141 11.9 11.7 35.5

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 Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 20.0 11.5 n/a
1989 242 20.0 12.1 n/a
1990 238 20.0 11.9 0
1991 253 20.0 12.6 n/a
1992 251 20.0 12.5 n/a
1993 243 16.0 15.2 n/a
1994 241 18.0 13.4 n/a
1995 230 17.0 13.5 n/a
1996 230 17.0 13.5 n/a
1997 240 19.0 12.6 n/a
1998 242 19.0 12.7 n/a
1999 248 19.6 12.7 n/a
2000 245 18.0 13.6 28.6
2001 247 19.0 13.0 20.6
2002 222 20.0 11.1 22.1
2003 222 20.0 11.1 22.1
2004 203 20.0 10.2 26.6
2005 201 21.0 9.6 24.4
2006 223 20.0 11.2 32.7
2007 229 20.0 11.5 29.3
2008 222 20.5 10.8 37.4
2009 225 21.2 10.6 38.2
2010 235 22.5 10.4 41.3
2011 226 20.9 10.8 38.9
2012 209 20.6 10.1 43.1
2013 182 21.8 8.3 46.2
2014 178 18.2 9.7 43.3
2015 165 16.0 10.3 42.4
2016 160 18.0 8.8 46.3
2017 156 16.3 9.5 33.3
2018 160 15.0 10.6 34.4
2019 156 14.6 10.6 31.4
2020 146 14.8 9.8 38.4
2021 149 13.1 11.3 26.2
2022 134 14.1 9.4 25.4
2023 141 11.9 11.7 35.5

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 Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $142 (0.7%) $21,240 (99.3%) $21,381
2021 $749 (3.5%) $20,633 (96.5%) $21,382
2022 $889 (3.5%) $24,381 (96.5%) $25,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forbes Road 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 214th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 407th of 893 Middle schools
 21.6%
Ranks 35th of 693 High schoolsRanks 393rd of 674 High schools
 53.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)62.929.1
 33.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)66.758.1
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)43.35.6
 37.7%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)63.466.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)56.655.6
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)83.338.5
 44.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)88.850
 38.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)94.452.1
 42.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)52.620.4
 32.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)63.466.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School)61.457.2
 4.2%
   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 Students156141
 9.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White153138
 9.8%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%35.5%
 4.1%


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Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Forbes Road Elementary School

Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School.

Students at Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.


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