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River Forest High School vs. Munster High School

Should you attend River Forest High School or Munster High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
River Forest High School
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Munster High School
8808 Columbia Ave
Munster, IN 46321
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

River Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Munster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 567 students in grades 9-12, River Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,524 students in grades 9-12, Munster High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
567 students
1,524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Munster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Forest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Munster High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Munster High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Munster High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School Town Of Munster School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1597 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#163 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Forest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Munster High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
54%
(Top 30% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Munster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
75%
(Top 5% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Munster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
43%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Munster High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
97%
(Top 5% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of River Forest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Munster High School with the average graduation rate observed in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Forest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Munster High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
145
348
Grade 10 Students
165
392
Grade 11 Students
132
360
Grade 12 Students
125
414
Ungraded Students
-
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Munster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School Town Of Munster School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Munster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School Town Of Munster School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
21%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Munster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School Town Of Munster School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Munster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School Town Of Munster School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Munster High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School Town Of Munster School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Munster High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Munster High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Munster High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School Town Of Munster School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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