For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 160 students in 16689, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 16689, PA is Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 16689 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16689, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16689 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16689, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
159 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Waterfall, PA 16689
(814) 685-3866
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16689, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16689, PA include Forbes Road Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in 16689?
1 public high schools are located in 16689.
What is the racial composition of students in 16689?
16689 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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