Serving 3,394 students in grades 9-12, Forest Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Hills High School serves an attendance zone of approximately 1.3 square miles in Forest Hills, NY, where families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Hills High School's student population of 3,394 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 221 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
221 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1937
Campus Size
30 acres
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Climb at H.I.L.L.S.
School Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red, Gold
School Mascot
Rangers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hills High School's ranking?
Forest Hills High School is ranked #1482 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hills High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Forest Hills High School?
3,394 students attend Forest Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Forest Hills High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Hills High School offer ?
Forest Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Hills High School part of?
Forest Hills High School is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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