FORBES ROAD JSHS

Forbes Road JSHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Forbes Road SD school district, located in Waterfall, PA with about 160 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Forbes Road JSHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Forbes Road Junior-Senior High School, located in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Forbes Road School District in a rural setting. As a combined junior-senior high school, it integrates grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit academic environment where students remain within the same campus community throughout their secondary education. The school is known for its focus on providing a personalized learning experience, leveraging its smaller size to maintain strong student-teacher relationships and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes individual academic and personal growth.

Beyond core academics, the school provides various extracurricular activities and athletic programs, which serve as central hubs for school spirit and community engagement in the small town of Waterfall. As the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding area, Forbes Road JSHS acts as a foundational pillar for its students, emphasizing a commitment to preparing them for post-secondary success while maintaining the values and traditions of their rural Pennsylvania community.

For more information, contact Forbes Road JSHS at (814) 685-3866 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.