Forest Hills High School vs. Monroe High School
Should I attend Forest Hills High School or Monroe High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Monroe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 881 students in grades 9-12, Forest Hills High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,005 students in grades 9-12, Monroe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
881 students
1,005 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1088 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1517 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Graduation Rate
80%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
266
397
Grade 10 Students
230
240
Grade 11 Students
181
202
Grade 12 Students
204
166
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
39%
60%
% Black
27%
30%
% White
31%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%