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#463 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 16% in state

East Forest Jshs

High School · Forest Area Sd · Marienville, PA

A Forest Area Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 W Birch St, Marienville, PA 16239

  • Math 27% vs PA 41% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs PA 59% (2024)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
District spending per student$33,443
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at East Forest Jshs score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
41%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
59%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where East Forest Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,218

Median home value

$109,800

Median rent

$818/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Forest Area SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Forest JshsEnrollment path unverified6.07–12Not available106Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Forest Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$33,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Forest Jshs is listed in Forest Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Forest Jshs

East Forest Jshs is a public high school in Marienville, PA, part of Forest Area Sd, serving approximately 64 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Forest Jshs

What grades does East Forest Jshs serve?

East Forest Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend East Forest Jshs?

East Forest Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Forest Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at East Forest Jshs is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Forest Jshs rank in PA?

East Forest Jshs ranks #463 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is East Forest Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

East Forest Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Forest Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Forest Jshs has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Forest Jshs a charter school?

No, East Forest Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Forest Jshs a Title I school?

No, East Forest Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Forest Jshs?

100.0% of students at East Forest Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Forest County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 16239)
3,988
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
40.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16239; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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