Forest City High School

206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Forest City High School serves 327 students in grades 9-12.
Forest City High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30% in IA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Forest City High School's student population of 327 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest City High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Forest City High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#532 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
12%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
83%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.30
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest City High School's ranking?
Forest City High School is ranked #532 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest City High School?
The graduation rate of Forest City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest City High School?
327 students attend Forest City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Forest City High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest City High School?
Forest City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest City High School offer ?
Forest City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest City High School part of?
Forest City High School is part of Forest City Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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