Forest Hills JSHS

www.fhrangers.org

798 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School, located in Sidman, Pennsylvania, serves as the educational hub for the Forest Hills School District. As a combined secondary institution, it provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals through a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Hills JSHS is highly regarded for its commitment to student engagement and school spirit. The district maintains a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to excel academically while participating in diverse athletic, artistic, and leadership-oriented activities.

798

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hills JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	761
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
761 (95.4%)
Two or More
20 (2.5%)
Hispanic
12 (1.5%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills SD
Phone:	(814)487-7613
Website:	http://www.fhrangers.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 129

Grade 8 135

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 128

Grade 12 151