Serving 62 students in grades 7-12, East Forest Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Forest Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Forest Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of East Forest Jr. Sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Forest Jr. Sr. High School?
62 students attend East Forest Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of East Forest Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Forest Jr. Sr. High School?
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Forest Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
East Forest Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Forest Jr. Sr. High School part of?
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