Serving 566 students in grades 7-12, Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Park Jr-sr High School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Jr-sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School is ranked #121 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Park Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Forest Park Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southridge High School, Northeast Dubois Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
566 students attend Forest Park Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forest Park Jr-sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Park Jr-sr High School offer ?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Forest Park Jr-sr High School part of?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School is part of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District.
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