Serving 749 students in grades 9-12, Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School's student population of 749 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School's ranking?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is ranked #130 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School often compared to?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson High School, Elizabeth Forward Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School?
749 students attend Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School offer ?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School part of?
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School is part of Elizabeth Forward School District.
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