Serving 3,429 students in grades 5-12, Forest Hills High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 3,429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Forest Hills High School's student population of 3,429 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 224 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
224 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hills High School's ranking?
Forest Hills High School is ranked #396 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hills High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest Hills High School?
3,429 students attend Forest Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Forest Hills High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Hills High School offer ?
Forest Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hills High School part of?
Forest Hills High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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