Forest Hills Transition Center serves 21 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills Transition Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Hills Transition Center's student population of 21 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Hills Transition Center is 0.27, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
85%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest Hills Transition Center?
21 students attend Forest Hills Transition Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Forest Hills Transition Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Transition Center?
Forest Hills Transition Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Transition Center offer ?
Forest Hills Transition Center offers enrollment in grades 12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hills Transition Center part of?
Forest Hills Transition Center is part of Forest Hills School District.
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