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Forbes Road JSHS

Forbes Road SD · Fulton County · 159 Red Bird Drive, Waterfall, PA 16689.0

(814)685-3866

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8/10
#185
Rank 185 out of 625
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #223 · 65th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #163 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked away in the quiet rural landscape of Fulton County, Forbes Road JSHS serves a tight-knit farming community where everyone knows everyone — the kind of place where a small school can feel like an extended family. The combined junior-senior high school punches above its weight academically, particularly in math, making it a solid choice for families who want a personalized education without the anonymity of a larger district. If you're drawn to small-town Pennsylvania life — think rolling hills, unhurried pace, and genuine community investment in local kids — Forbes Road is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

55 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
52 (95%)
Hispanic
1 (2%)
African American
1 (2%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged33 (60%)
Students with Disabilities9 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

158
Enrollment
14.2
Teachers (FTE)
11.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
2.8%
AP Participation
of students
4
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #644 · 3rd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.