Forest Hill High School is a public high school located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It serves students from grades 9–12, and is part of the Jackson Public School District. The current principal is Torrey Hampton.
Serving 1,134 students in grades 9-13, Forest Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 1,134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Hill High School serves the southwest part of Jackson, MS, covering an area of approximately 18.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Hill High School's student population of 1,134 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hill High School's ranking?
Forest Hill High School is ranked #650 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Forest Hill High School often compared to?
Forest Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hill High School is 79%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Forest Hill High School?
1,134 students attend Forest Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forest Hill High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hill High School?
Forest Hill High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Hill High School offer ?
Forest Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hill High School part of?
Forest Hill High School is part of Jackson School District.
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