Forestview High School

5545 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,116 students in grades 9-12, Forestview High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forestview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Forestview High School's student population of 1,116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,116 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Forestview High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestview High School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#568 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forestview High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forestview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forestview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forestview High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forestview High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Forestview High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forestview High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forestview High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forestview High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forestview High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forestview High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina 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 Forestview High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Forestview High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Forestview High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forestview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forestview High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forestview High School's ranking?
Forestview High School is ranked #568 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forestview High School often compared to?
Forestview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart W Cramer High School, Ashbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forestview High School?
The graduation rate of Forestview High School is 93%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Forestview High School?
1,116 students attend Forestview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Forestview High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestview High School?
Forestview High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forestview High School offer ?
Forestview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forestview High School part of?
Forestview High School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 93% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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