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Forest Hills JSHS

Forest Hills SD · Cambria County · 535 Locust Street, Sidman, PA 15955.0

(814)487-7613

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5/10
#374
Rank 374 out of 625
Top 60%
English Language Arts3/10 · #447 · 29th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #369 · 41st percentile
Science8/10 · #155 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School stands out in the region for its notably strong science program, which punches well above its overall ranking and gives students a real edge in STEM pathways. Nestled in the quiet, rural community of Sidman in the Laurel Highlands of Cambria County, this is a school that fits families who value a tight-knit, small-town environment where kids aren't just a number. Life here means Friday night football, mountain scenery, and a genuine sense of community — the kind of place where teachers know students by name and school pride runs deep.

Student Demographics

235 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
223 (95%)
Multiple Races
6 (3%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged104 (44%)
Students with Disabilities25 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

798
Enrollment
60.6
Teachers (FTE)
13.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.5%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
15.4%
AP Participation
of students
119
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 Programs3/10 · #515 · 23rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found