North Forest High School

10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,000 students in grades 9-12, North Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

North Forest High School's student population of 1,000 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,000 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

North Forest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Forest High School is 0.52, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7535 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Forest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Forest High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
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Black
54%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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79%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
6%
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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 North Forest High School's ranking?
North Forest High School is ranked #7535 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Forest High School often compared to?
North Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nimitz High School, Elsik High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forest High School?
The graduation rate of North Forest High School is 79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Forest High School?
1,000 students attend North Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of North Forest High School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forest High School?
North Forest High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Forest High School offer ?
North Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Forest High School part of?
North Forest High School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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