Forest Park High School is a public high school in Woodbridge, Virginia, unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It is part of Prince William County Public Schools, and is located on 15721 Forest Park Drive.
Serving 2,343 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park High serves the southeast part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 27.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 3.5 miles and the furthest edge located 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Park High School's student population of 2,343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Forest Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
29%
21%
White
26%
44%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bruin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park High School's ranking?
Forest Park High School is ranked #699 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Forest Park High School often compared to?
Forest Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C.d. Hylton High School, Potomac High School, Woodbridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park High School is 92%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
2,343 students attend Forest Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Forest Park High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia 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 Prince William County School District.
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