Forbes Road Career and Technology Center

www.forbesroad.com

19 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forbes Road Career and Technology Center (FRCTC) is a vocational school located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, serving students from several surrounding school districts. The institution focuses on providing hands-on technical training and professional development to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and post-secondary education. By blending traditional academic curriculum with specialized career paths, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry application.

The center offers a diverse range of technical programs, including fields such as health sciences, culinary arts, construction trades, automotive technology, and information technology. Through partnerships with local businesses and industry professionals, Forbes Road emphasizes industry-standard certifications and apprenticeship opportunities, ensuring that students graduate with the practical skills and credentials necessary to compete in a modern economy. The school serves as a vital resource for students looking to gain a competitive edge in specialized technical careers.

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

0.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forbes Road Career and Technology Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Two or More	2

White
12 (63.2%)
Black
3 (15.8%)
Hispanic
2 (10.5%)
Two or More
2 (10.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Forbes Road Career and Technology Center
Phone:	(412)373-8100
Website:	http://www.forbesroad.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	19
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	0.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 7