Serving 685 students in grades 9-12, Forestville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
16%
Black
(15-16)92%
34%
White
(15-16)n/a
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forestville High School?
The graduation rate of Forestville High School is 79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 88%.
How many students attend Forestville High School?
685 students attend Forestville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forestville High School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestville High School?
Forestville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestville High School offer ?
Forestville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Forestville High School part of?
Forestville High School is part of Prince George's County Public Schools School District.
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