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#1569 of 2,846 schools in PA
Forest Hills Jshs
High School · Forest Hills Sd · Sidman, PA
A Forest Hills Sd high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 325 535 Locust Street, Sidman, PA 15955
- Math 35% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forest Hills Jshs score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Hills 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,125
Median home value
$123,400
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
92.6%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forest Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Hills Jshs is listed in Forest Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hills Jshs
Forest Hills Jshs is a public high school in Sidman, PA, part of Forest Hills Sd, serving approximately 789 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,569 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hills Jshs
What grades does Forest Hills Jshs serve?
Forest Hills Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Forest Hills Jshs?
Forest Hills Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Jshs is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hills Jshs rank in PA?
Forest Hills Jshs ranks #1,569 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Forest Hills Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hills Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Forest Hills Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hills Jshs has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Forest Hills Jshs a charter school?
No, Forest Hills Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hills Jshs a Title I school?
No, Forest Hills Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hills Jshs?
100.4% of students at Forest Hills 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
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (814) 487-7613
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15955)
- 2,241
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 15955; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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