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Old Forge Junior/Senior High School

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Old Forge Junior/Senior High School ranks 201 st of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

201^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 70% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Old Forge Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving 439 students in grades 7-12 in the Old Forge School District in Pennsylvania. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 201 out of 681 schools in 2024-2025 (4 stars) to 490 out of 673 schools in 2017-2018 (1 star). Compared to nearby schools, Abington Heights High School consistently ranks higher, while Riverside Junior/Senior High School also performs better.

Old Forge Junior/Senior High School performs well for its female students, ranking 164 out of 657 in 2024-2025, but lags for its male students, ranking 217 out of 660. The school also performs better for its white students (117 out of 583) compared to its economically disadvantaged students (196 out of 651) and students with disabilities (222 out of 524). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 87.5% and 97.3%, with a dropout rate ranging from 0.4% to 1.6%, generally in line with or better than nearby schools.

Academically, Old Forge Junior/Senior High School performs better in English Language Arts, with 49.6% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 48.5%. However, the school lags in Math, with only 28.4% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.7%. The school's per-student spending has been relatively consistent, ranging from $15,954 to $16,077 in recent years, and its student-teacher ratio is generally lower than nearby schools, suggesting a favorable staffing situation.

434

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,360

Per pupil spending ?

47.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Marion St
Old Forge, PA 18518

(570) 457-6721

District: Old Forge School District

Feeder schools for Old Forge Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Old Forge Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 44 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 13 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg43%

Pennsylvania avg46%

Middle school

384^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

201^st of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 45 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Pennsylvania High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

287^th of 606Old Forge 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
2025	55.0	384 of 873	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.4	629 of 891	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.5	475 of 893	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	450 of 883	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.5	354 of 797	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.9	260 of 891	70.8%	★★★★☆
2018	52.8	455 of 861	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.0	318 of 877	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.2	417 of 870	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.8	430 of 835	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	52.8	414 of 728	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.5	467 of 758	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.1	488 of 834	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.6	475 of 825	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.1	425 of 805	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.4	411 of 770	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	76.1	153 of 753	79.7%	★★★★☆
2007	72.1	199 of 749	73.4%	★★★★☆
2006	75.7	159 of 736	78.4%	★★★★☆
2005	81.6	117 of 687	83.0%	★★★★☆
2004	59.9	323 of 663	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2003	28.4	517 of 643	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	288 of 643	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	19.1	599 of 672	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.7	505 of 660	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	49.5	431 of 835	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.8	593 of 860	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	66.0	230 of 843	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	26.2	664 of 877	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.7	402 of 874	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	349 of 839	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.4	652 of 870	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	44.3	348 of 649	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	15.4	604 of 673	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.0	486 of 681	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	201 of 681	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	46.9	413 of 686	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.8	345 of 674	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.8	410 of 634	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.5	239 of 537	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.8	380 of 693	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.1	490 of 673	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	64.6	293 of 663	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	28.8	528 of 677	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	37.0	506 of 680	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	51.0	344 of 580	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.4	269 of 591	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.5	340 of 664	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.8	213 of 660	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.7	293 of 649	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.6	411 of 632	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	67.8	197 of 621	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.9	376 of 615	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	71.0	170 of 604	71.9%	★★★★☆
2005	79.9	94 of 593	84.1%	★★★★☆
2004	73.1	156 of 590	73.6%	★★★★☆
2003	13.7	513 of 583	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	222 of 524	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.5	287 of 513	44.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	164 of 657	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	41.3	439 of 665	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	46.0	153 of 287	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	66.8	196 of 651	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	30.5	498 of 664	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.3	337 of 652	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	217 of 660	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.7	350 of 662	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	75.9	117 of 583	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	32.3	435 of 595	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.7	290 of 577	49.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)73rd percentile+17 vs school

Male (2025)58th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)55th percentile~ school

Female (2025)48th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile-10 vs school

High school

White (2025)80th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)70th percentile~ school

Male (2025)67th percentile-3 vs school

Disabled (2025)58th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)47th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature73%+11 vs state

Biology64%+15 vs state

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Algebra I46%~ state avg

Math28%-13 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
Old Forge Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Marion St	Old Forge	18518	Lackawanna County	Old Forge School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 457-6721	434	36	12.1	47.7%	302 (69.6%)	22 (5.1%)	72 (16.6%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.8%)	71.5	201^st of 681 public high schools	70.5%		46.9	413^th of 686 public high schools	39.8%	212	45.7	64.3	72.9	39.7	17.2	28.4	61.9	37.5	49.6	$20,360	$409	$19,951
Riverside Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	310 Davis St	Taylor	18517	Lackawanna County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 562-2121	686	53	13.1	100.4%	452 (65.9%)	56 (8.2%)	131 (19.1%)	20 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	69.9	214^th of 681 public high schools	68.6%		61.8	271^st of 686 public high schools	60.5%	57	50.5	55.7	72.7	39.6	38.1	38.9	50.0	52.2	50.9
West Scranton High School	Public	9-12	1201 Luzerne St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3616	1,404	106	13.2	99.4%	450 (32.1%)	198 (14.1%)	615 (43.8%)	47 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	87 (6.2%)	21.7	547^th of 681 public high schools	19.7%		31.1	506^th of 686 public high schools	26.2%	41	26.4	26.8	46.3							$14,623	$1,211	$13,412
Northeast Secure Treatment Unit	Public	7-12	701 Sathers Dr	Pittston Township	18640	Luzerne County	Northeast Secure Treatment Unit	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 718-4611	37	7	5.2	70.3%	4 (10.8%)	23 (62.2%)	7 (18.9%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)								(n/a)
Wyoming Area Sec Center	Public	7-12	252 Memorial St	Exeter	18643	Luzerne County	Wyoming Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 655-2836	929	66	14.1	102.6%	757 (81.5%)	36 (3.9%)	89 (9.6%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (3.9%)	55.8	331^st of 681 public high schools	51.4%		43	446^th of 686 public high schools	35.0%	115	39.2	45.4	71.8	29.2	8.2	18.8	43.6	34.0	38.7	$18,051	$705	$17,346
Scranton High School	Public	7-12	63 Munchak Way	Scranton	18510	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 348-3481	1,815	90	20.2	100.0%	610 (33.6%)	287 (15.8%)	683 (37.6%)	113 (6.2%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	113 (6.2%)	18.8	556^th of 681 public high schools	18.4%		33.1	497^th of 686 public high schools	27.6%	59	22.8	27.9	43.1	46.4	50.9	48.7	69.6	81.4	75.6	$14,113	$1,212	$12,900
Pittston Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	5 Stout Street Yatesville	Pittston	18640	Luzerne County	Pittston Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 654-2415	1,055	58	18.1	53.9%	794 (75.3%)	51 (4.8%)	169 (16.0%)	14 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.4%)	40.9	450^th of 681 public high schools	33.9%		36.5	479^th of 686 public high schools	30.2%	29	31.5	47.0	54.7							$16,141	$504	$15,637
Dunmore Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 W Warren St	Dunmore	18512	Lackawanna County	Dunmore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 346-2043	674	48	13.9	99.1%	500 (74.2%)	38 (5.6%)	74 (11.0%)	38 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	50.2	373^rd of 681 public high schools	45.2%		54.1	354^th of 686 public high schools	48.4%	19	46.2	41.1	60.5	21.2	23.6	22.4	39.0	45.0	41.9	$14,755	$233	$14,522
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	Public	9-12	3201 Rockwell Avenue	Scranton	18508	Lackawanna County	Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County	No	No	No	No	(570) 346-8471	12	28	.4	7,033.3%	9 (75.0%)	1 (8.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center	Public	9-12	Jumper Road Plains Township	Wilkes Barre	18705	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 822-4131	30	35	.8	3,816.7%	11 (36.7%)	5 (16.7%)	13 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Forge Junior/Senior High School

What schools feed into Old Forge Junior/Senior High School?

Old Forge Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Old Forge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Old Forge Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Old Forge Junior/Senior High School are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Old Forge Junior/Senior High School in?

Old Forge School District

Is Old Forge Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Old Forge Junior/Senior High School ranks 201^st of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Old Forge Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 434 students attended Old Forge Junior/Senior High School.

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