For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 324 students in Forest City, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Forest City, IA is Forest City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Forest City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest City High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Forest City, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Forest City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Forest City, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forest City?
1 public high schools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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