Forest Hills High School, located in Sidman, Pennsylvania, is a small, rural, public high school. In 2014, enrollment was reported as 454 pupils in 10th through 12th grades. The principal is Rebecca Roberts. It once was composed of 4 high schools before their unification to Forest Hills in 1966.
Serving 789 students in grades 7-12, Forest Hills 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1543 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
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 Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1543 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Cambria High School, Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School?
789 students attend Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School?
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School is part of Forest Hills School District.
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