Serving 106 students in grades 7-12, West 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
West 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 West Forest Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2216 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Forest Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2216 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Forest Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
West Forest Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Clarion Co Jr. Sr. High School, East Forest Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Forest Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of West Forest Jr. Sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Forest Jr. Sr. High School?
106 students attend West Forest Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Forest Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Forest Jr. Sr. High School?
West 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 West Forest Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Forest Jr. Sr. High School part of?
West Forest Jr. Sr. High School is part of Forest Area School District.
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