Forestview High School

5545 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,018 students in grades 9-12, Forestview High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Forestview High School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,018 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Forestview High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestview High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#356 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
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72%
42%
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59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
22%
25%
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White
54%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Forestview High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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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 #356 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forestview High School?
The graduation rate of Forestview High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Forestview High School?
1,018 students attend Forestview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Forestview High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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