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East Forest Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

East Forest Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Marienville, Pennsylvania, part of the Forest Area School District. Despite the district's low ranking and 1-star rating, East Forest Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics like standardized test scores and graduation rates.

East Forest Junior/Senior High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.0% to 100.0% in recent years, and relatively low dropout rates between 0.4% and 1.6%. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.1 to 7.3, which may contribute to its more personalized learning environment. Additionally, East Forest Junior/Senior High School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $30,219 to $62,401 in recent years, which may also support its academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Forest Junior/Senior High School, Sheffield Area Middle School/High School, and North Clarion County Junior/Senior High School, East Forest Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms in academic metrics. However, some of these nearby schools have lower student-teacher ratios and lower spending per student, which may indicate more efficient resource allocation. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at East Forest Junior/Senior High School, ranging from 72.58% to 81.43%, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between poverty and lower academic achievement.

Students ?

5.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$39,459

Per pupil spending ?

110.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 W Birch St
Marienville, PA 16239

(814) 927-6688

District: Forest Area School District

Feeder schools for East Forest Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

East Forest Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2010 → 47th in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2010

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Math scores 15 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg47%

Pennsylvania avg45%

Not ranked this year

East Forest Junior/Senior High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

423^rd of 606Forest Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2021	52.7	383 of 797	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.1	570 of 861	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.4	464 of 877	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.6	493 of 870	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	30.1	587 of 835	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	39.9	515 of 728	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.2	518 of 758	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.3	583 of 825	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.5	642 of 805	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.1	529 of 770	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.5	446 of 753	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	31.2	590 of 749	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	42.4	495 of 736	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.8	432 of 687	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.9	367 of 663	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	67.4	242 of 643	62.4%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	52.6	365 of 686	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.5	482 of 693	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.9	519 of 673	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	51.0	412 of 663	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	37.4	503 of 677	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.8	348 of 580	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.1	415 of 591	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	53.6	380 of 664	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.0	347 of 660	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.4	453 of 649	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.0	258 of 632	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.0	211 of 621	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.0	405 of 615	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	76.4	113 of 604	81.3%	★★★★☆
2005	77.9	105 of 593	82.3%	★★★★☆
2004	42.9	392 of 590	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2003	58.4	275 of 583	52.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	45.2	342 of 595	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

White (2024)43rd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%+12 vs state

Math27%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Forest Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	120 W Birch St	Marienville	16239	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 927-6688	58	10	5.8	110.3%	54 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)							26.7				60.0	$39,459	$4,550	$34,909
North Clarion County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10439 Route 36	Tionesta	16353	Clarion County	North Clarion County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 744-8544	293	22	13.5	49.5%	288 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	72.3	191^st of 681 public high schools	72.0%		64.8	249^th of 686 public high schools	63.7%	58	58.7	60.9	65.2		58.2	36.0	46.2		72.1	62.0	66.7	$17,271	$1,370	$15,901
West Forest Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	22318 Route 62 Box 15	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 755-3611	98	18	5.6	120.4%	97 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.5	497^th of 681 public high schools	27.0%		14.9	578^th of 686 public high schools	15.7%	81	31.6	31.6	52.7		25.0	9.1	17.3		25.0	45.5	34.8	$38,845	$2,160	$36,685
Sheffield Area Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	6760 Route 6	Sheffield	16347	Warren County	Warren County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 968-3720	211	12	17.3	107.1%	203 (96.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	63.2	266^th of 681 public high schools	60.9%		46.7	418^th of 686 public high schools	39.1%	152	51.8	53.6	63.0	18.0	22.6	25.9	21.8	38.5	29.0	38.7	35.7	$21,723	$2,505	$19,218

Frequently Asked Questions about East Forest Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of East Forest Junior/Senior High School?

Students at East Forest Junior/Senior High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend East Forest Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended East Forest Junior/Senior High School.

What schools feed into East Forest Junior/Senior High School?

East Forest Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Forest Elementary School

What district is East Forest Junior/Senior High School in?

Forest Area School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesMar 29, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesMar 27, 2026

2023–24 school spending dataJan 29, 2026

2024–25 Keystone Exams & PSSA scoresNov 13, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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