Frank Smith
Coldwell Banker Group One Realty
(318) 855-2781
225 Total Sales
1 in Forest
$95,000 Price
Forest School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
158 CLOVER St,
Forest, LA
West Carroll Parish Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
James S Harris
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
B-
B
C
C+
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.54
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
30%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
36
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
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College Prep
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Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
34%
State Average
10%
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Math
17%
State Average
31%
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Science
18%
State Average
6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
1,030:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.3%
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Male
49.7%
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White
79.8%
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Black
12.9%
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Hispanic
3.6%
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Two or more races
3.5%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Louisiana - Monroe
28 Students
Louisiana Tech University
22 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
15 Students
Louisiana State University
11 Students
Louisiana Delta Community College
8 Students
Mississippi State University
5 Students
Grambling State University
5 Students
Houston Christian University
4 Students
Millsaps College
4 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
6 Students
Nursing
5 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
5 Students
Computer Science
3 Students
Early Childhood Education
3 Students
Veterinary Sciences
3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
2 Students
Agricultural Business
2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
2 Students
Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/26/2024
My experience at Forest has been good so far. Some teachers have taught considerably well and have prepared their classes for college well. Others may lack those abilities but are trying. I believe we do need to have a better variety of classes to take to prepare us for colllege.
1/13/2020
I love the close knit community and how involved the high school teachers are. I do wish that there were more advanced academic opportunities and a much larger sense of school spirit.
11/15/2016
The school is small, but recent school closures in the area have flooded classrooms. This has led to numerous rooms such as the science lab and the library to be converted into classrooms for elementary students. Teachers vary in skill and motivation.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/27/2025
My husband attended elementary and High School at Forest LA. He still talks about the amazing teacher/people that made an impact on his life. He graduated, went to college, and owned a successful business. Forest school gave him the educational foundation to live out his dreams. It is a small town s...
9/16/2008
Agents Specializing in Forest
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Frank Smith
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Jay Shepherd
Jay Shepherd
Responds QuicklyFrench Realty, LLC
(318) 599-6532
220 Total Sales
1 in Forest
$75,000 Price
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Amelia Cooper Smith
Amelia Cooper Smith
French Realty, LLC
(318) 513-3745
67 Total Sales
2 in Forest
$82K - $244K Price Range
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Lea Bass Creech
Lea Bass Creech
Delta South Realty, LLC
(318) 239-7553
110 Total Sales
2 in Forest
$69K - $115K Price Range
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Slagle McGuffee
Slagle McGuffee
Re/Max Premier Realty
(318) 727-1719
180 Total Sales
1 in Forest
$295,000 Price
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Arden Smith
Arden Smith
Century 21 United
(318) 593-8693
17 Total Sales
1 in Forest
$244,000 Price
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Forest School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Forest, LA and is served by the West Carroll Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 557 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Forest School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Grove High School, Briarfield Academy, Kilbourne High School, and more. Learn more about what Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest School.