Forestville High School (Closed 2018)
Forestville High School served 685 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 42%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was higher than the Maryland state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
16%
Black
(15-16)92%
34%
White
(15-16)n/a
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)79%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
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