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Forney High School

1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (469) 762-4200

www.forneyisd.net

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Forney High School serves 1,749 students in grades 9-12.

Forney High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Forney High School's student population of 1,749 students has grown by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,749 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

101 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Forney High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Forney High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#795 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

64%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

30%

53%

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Black

13%

White

52%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.64

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Graduation Rate

(18-19)

≥99%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forney High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Forney Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forney High School's ranking?

Forney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%).

What schools are Forney High School often compared to?

Forney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Forney High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Forney High School?

The graduation rate of Forney High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Forney High School?

1,749 students attend Forney High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Forney High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Forney High School?

Forney High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Forney High School offer ?

Forney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Forney High School part of?

Forney High School is part of Forney Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education