Youth Forestry Camp #3 serves 38 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Forestry Camp #3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Forestry Camp #3's student population of 38 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Forestry Camp #3 is 0.35, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
79%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Youth Forestry Camp #3?
38 students attend Youth Forestry Camp #3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Youth Forestry Camp #3 students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Youth Forestry Camp #3?
Youth Forestry Camp #3 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Youth Forestry Camp #3 offer ?
Youth Forestry Camp #3 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Youth Forestry Camp #3 part of?
Youth Forestry Camp #3 is part of Youth Forestry Camp #3 School District.
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