Serving 1,024 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park High's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Gwynn Oak, MD, encompassing approximately 92.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park High School's student population of 1,024 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
Forest Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
78%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park High School's ranking?
Forest Park High School is ranked #1195 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Park High School often compared to?
Forest Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lansdowne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
1,024 students attend Forest Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Park High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park High School offer ?
Forest Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Park High School part of?
Forest Park High School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Park High School located?
Forest Park High School is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Gwynn Oak, MD.
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