Forest Park Jr-sr High School

1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 521 students in grades 7-12, Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Forest Park Jr-sr High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Jr-sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#141 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
58%
38%
70%
41%
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Park Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School is ranked #141 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Park Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Forest Park Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
521 students attend Forest Park Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forest Park Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Park Jr-sr High School offer ?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Jr-sr High School part of?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School is part of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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