Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Forbes Road Career And Technology Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center's student population of 37 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center is 0.47, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
19%
14%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Forbes Road Career And Technology Center?
37 students attend Forbes Road Career And Technology Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forbes Road Career And Technology Center offer ?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forbes Road Career And Technology Center part of?
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center is part of Forbes Road Career And Technology Center School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2012
It is a great school the teachers work with the childrens level. I am a past student who has not really required acedemics class,but ended up gettimg N.T.H.S. award in 2011 when I was in Highlands last year I had music class. I had art in the past sometimes I used it when working with the kids in daycare here. I didnt really play sports except for in gym in the past and bowling in the past. I was currently a student there for 2 yrs. my field I was training for was childcare with Mrs.Oneal & her classroom aide Mrs.Chafin.
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