Forest Park High School

Forest Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5452 Phillips Dr,  Forest Park, GA
Clayton County Schools
3.4
2.8
1,784 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Derrick Manning
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
12.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
49.3%
Black
40.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 642 Students
Clayton State University 480 Students
University of Georgia 384 Students
Columbus State University 266 Students
University of West Georgia 263 Students
Kennesaw State University 261 Students
Georgia Southern University 241 Students
Emory University 236 Students
Clark Atlanta University 218 Students
Albany State University 202 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 150 Students
Business 141 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Biology 100 Students
Computer Science 76 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Accounting 45 Students
Small Business Management 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 246 Reviews
2.0 Senior
2/25/2025
Forest Park High School feels overcrowded and resources are often limited. Some teachers are great, but others don't provide enough support. The school needs better facilities and more help for students to succeed.
3.0 Senior
11/13/2023
Most of the time, there would be a good amount of fighting and smoking, which led to restrictions on the restrooms and the patio. I was part of the dual enrollment program, so my last two years were limited to two periods at the school. I wish the administration was more organized and overall could aim for more student involvement; they praise the sports team and seem to forget about their other students.
3.0 Senior
10/28/2023
Forest Park High School is a pretty okay high school, I like the coolness of most teachers and the extra curricular activities but the school is not in its greatest condition and some teachers don't teach well enough. I would like to see the school rebuilt and more teachers that help you understand your work.
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2.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/18/2023
The counselors are a HOT MESS! But overall, the only person in charge of a students education is the student. The student makes it a Good OR a Bad school for them. Students are at an age where they feel they need to compare with others. They don't see it but they take away from those students who ar...
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3.0 student
5/14/2017
All in all I do not like or dislike the school, of course I attend the school but if I had a choose of changing schools I would most definitely do so. The students themselves are the main thing I really dislike, the like of variety concerns me. No matter what race they are, majority of them are the...
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2.0 other
3/18/2016
Front office and counselors show no interest or excitement for their jobs.....Atmosphere is not great
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5.0 student
8/31/2015
Don't listen to the bad reviews. Forest Park High is an overall great school. The students are mature and the teachers are professional. It is also the most diverse school on the south side.
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Forest Park High School

Forest Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Forest Park, GA, in the Forest Park neighborhood, and is served by the Clayton County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,784 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Forest Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $195,396. Discover additional schools in the area, like Morrow High School, Forest Park Christian School, Solid Rock Academy, and more. Learn more about what Forest Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Park High School.

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