Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Forest Heights Stem Academy's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Heights Stem Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
57%
20%
White
27%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Heights Stem Academy's ranking?
Forest Heights Stem Academy is ranked #142 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Forest Heights Stem Academy?
713 students attend Forest Heights Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Forest Heights Stem Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Heights Stem Academy?
Forest Heights Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Heights Stem Academy offer ?
Forest Heights Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Heights Stem Academy part of?
Forest Heights Stem Academy is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Heights Stem Academy located?
Forest Heights Stem Academy is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillcrest.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
Great school
2 5/10/2010
The horrible truth about Forest Heights Middle School is not the administration, it is the teachers. Most teachers consider the students as sub-human and so there is continual brow beating. A good teacher should be measured by the degree of character and transformation the teacher has the courage to attempt.
2 2/8/2010
While the facilities, faculty, and programs are excellent at Forest Heights, the students are allowed to run wild between classes and in common areas. When teachers attempt to correct this behavior, there is very little, if any, support from administration.
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