Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Forest Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Fife Lake, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 115.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Area High School's student population of 156 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
“Empowering Students for a Brighter Tomorrow”
School Rankings
Forest Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Area High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Area High School's ranking?
Forest Area High School is ranked #1585 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Forest Area High School often compared to?
Forest Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kalkaska High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Area High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Area High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Forest Area High School?
156 students attend Forest Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Forest Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Area High School?
Forest Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Area High School offer ?
Forest Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Area High School part of?
Forest Area High School is part of Forest Area Community Schools.
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