Excellent
#414 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 15% in state
Elizabeth Forward Shs
High School · Elizabeth Forward Sd · Elizabeth, PA
An Elizabeth Forward Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Weigles Hill Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2019)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Forward Shs score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth Forward Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,844
Median home value
$163,800
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
85.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| South Allegheny HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Elizabeth Forward Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth Forward Shs is listed in Elizabeth Forward SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Forward Shs
Elizabeth Forward Shs is a public high school in Elizabeth, PA, part of Elizabeth Forward Sd, serving approximately 744 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Forward Shs
What grades does Elizabeth Forward Shs serve?
Elizabeth Forward Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Forward Shs?
Elizabeth Forward Shs has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Forward Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Forward Shs is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Forward Shs rank in PA?
Elizabeth Forward Shs ranks #414 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Elizabeth Forward Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Forward Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Elizabeth Forward Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Forward Shs has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Elizabeth Forward Shs a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Forward Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Forward Shs a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Forward Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Forward Shs?
39.0% of students at Elizabeth Forward Shs 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (412) 896-2349
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15037)
- 10,412
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 15037; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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