Forks High School is a comprehensive Washington public high school on South Spartan Avenue in the city of Forks, Washington, United States. It serves grades 9-12 in the Quillayute Valley School District. It is the only high school in the district, and is the successor to Forks Middle School.
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Forks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forks Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Forks, WA, covering approximately 907.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 16.9 miles and the furthest edge located 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forks High School's student population of 264 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Forks High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forks High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1476 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Respect, Integrity and Commitment
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forks High School's ranking?
Forks High School is ranked #1476 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Forks High School often compared to?
Forks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quileute Tribal School, Port Angeles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forks High School?
The graduation rate of Forks High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Forks High School?
264 students attend Forks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Forks High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forks High School?
Forks High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forks High School offer ?
Forks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forks High School part of?
Forks High School is part of Quillayute Valley School District.
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