Forrest City High School serves 615 students in grades 9-12.
Forrest City High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forrest City High School's student population of 615 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forrest City High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Forrest City High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
93%
20%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest City High School's ranking?
Forrest City High School is ranked #973 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Forrest City High School often compared to?
Forrest City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palestine-wheatley Senior High School, East Arkansas Career Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forrest City High School?
The graduation rate of Forrest City High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forrest City High School?
615 students attend Forrest City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Forrest City High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest City High School?
Forrest City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest City High School offer ?
Forrest City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest City High School part of?
Forrest City High School is part of Forrest City School District.
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