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#1748 of 2,846 schools in PA
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center
High School · Forbes Road Career and Technology Center · Monroeville, PA
A high school in Monroeville, PA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
607 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2014–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forbes Road Career and Technology Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroeville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,295
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 7–12 | 1.0 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Gateway ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,127 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Penn Hills ShsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $203,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is listed in Forbes Road Career and Technology Center; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forbes Road Career and Technology Center
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is a public high school in Monroeville, PA, part of Forbes Road Career and Technology Center, serving approximately 37 students in grades 9th-12th with a 1.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forbes Road Career and Technology Center
What grades does Forbes Road Career and Technology Center serve?
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Forbes Road Career and Technology Center?
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is 1.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forbes Road Career and Technology Center rank in PA?
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center ranks #1,748 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Forbes Road Career and Technology Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Forbes Road Career and Technology Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Forbes Road Career and Technology Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forbes Road Career and Technology Center has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Forbes Road Career and Technology Center a charter school?
No, Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forbes Road Career and Technology Center a Title I school?
No, Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forbes Road Career and Technology Center?
91.9% of students at Forbes Road Career and Technology Center 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
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Phone
- (412) 373-8100
- Area population (ZIP 15146)
- 28,422
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 15146; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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