Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Forest Hill Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hill Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Hill Junior High School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Hill Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill Junior High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
54%
9%
Black
2%
42%
White
41%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hill Junior High School's ranking?
Forest Hill Junior High School is ranked #268 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Forest Hill Junior High School often compared to?
Forest Hill Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carter C. Raymond Junior High School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Forest Hill Junior High School?
476 students attend Forest Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Forest Hill Junior High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hill Junior High School?
Forest Hill Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Hill Junior High School offer ?
Forest Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Forest Hill Junior High School part of?
Forest Hill Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish School District.
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