Serving 798 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Great Hearts Forest Heights's student population of 798 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Hearts Forest Heights ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Hearts Forest Heights is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2325 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Hearts Forest Heights's ranking?
Great Hearts Forest Heights is ranked #2325 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Great Hearts Forest Heights often compared to?
Great Hearts Forest Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center Campus, Brooks Oaks by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Great Hearts Forest Heights?
798 students attend Great Hearts Forest Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Great Hearts Forest Heights students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Hearts Forest Heights?
Great Hearts Forest Heights has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Hearts Forest Heights offer ?
Great Hearts Forest Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Hearts Forest Heights part of?
Great Hearts Forest Heights is part of Great Hearts Texas School District.
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