Forest View High School was a public secondary school in Arlington Heights, Illinois, operational from 1963 until its closure because of declining enrollment in 1986. The school mascot was Ferdie the Falcon, and the school colors were silver, black, and gold.
The Academy At Forest View ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 60-79%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: The Academy at Forest View's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Arlington Heights, IL, encompassing approximately 65.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.7 miles and the furthest edge located 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
165 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Asian
(19-20)4%
5%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(19-20)39%
27%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)5%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)50%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
34%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ferdie The Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Forest View?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Forest View is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Academy At Forest View?
165 students attend The Academy At Forest View.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of The Academy At Forest View students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Academy At Forest View offer ?
The Academy At Forest View offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Academy At Forest View part of?
The Academy At Forest View is part of Township HSD 214 School District.
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