Serving 873 students in grades 9-12, Forest Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Hills High School's student population of 873 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
29%
25%
White
26%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hills High School's ranking?
Forest Hills High School is ranked #1757 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forest Hills High School often compared to?
Forest Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Ridge High School, Monroe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hills High School is 88%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Forest Hills High School?
873 students attend Forest Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Forest Hills High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Hills High School offer ?
Forest Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forest Hills High School part of?
Forest Hills High School is part of Union County School District.
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