Forest Area High School

7661 Shippy Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 158 students in grades 9-12, Forest Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Forest Area High School's student population of 158 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Area High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1480 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Area High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Area High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Area High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Area High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forest Area High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Area High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
70-79%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Forest Area High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Area High School's ranking?
Forest Area High School is ranked #1480 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Forest Area High School often compared to?
Forest Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalkaska High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Area High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Area High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Forest Area High School?
158 students attend Forest Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forest Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Area High School?
Forest Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Area High School offer ?
Forest Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Area High School part of?
Forest Area High School is part of Forest Area Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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