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Forney High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1800 FM 741,
Forney, TX
Forney Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Jonathan Campbell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
B+
B-
B+
C+
C-
B-
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.57
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Reading Proficiency
54%
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Math Proficiency
45%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
157
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Full Time Teachers
157
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
19
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AP Pass Rate
45.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
12%
State Average
16%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
438:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.4%
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Male
49.6%
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White
35.4%
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Hispanic
30.3%
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Black
27.9%
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Two or more races
3.8%
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Asian
2.1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University
434 Students
University of Texas - Austin
368 Students
Texas Tech University
300 Students
University of North Texas
294 Students
Baylor University
261 Students
Texas State University
232 Students
University of Texas - Arlington
224 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
192 Students
University of Oklahoma
181 Students
Southern Methodist University
169 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
215 Students
Business
178 Students
Biology
110 Students
Psychology
105 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
87 Students
Computer Science
60 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
54 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
52 Students
Marketing
51 Students
Engineering
45 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/29/2026
i have had a pretty good high school experience but that's also given I stay to my self and try not to cause problems. They staff handle situations well and most of my teacher have been very nice and teacher really well.
6/8/2025
Enjoyed my time there ! Can't wait to graduate. The teachers and staff coaches all feel like family.
4/27/2025
School was always a blast to go to. It was the safest campus in the city. There were new facilities being built and made the place look even better.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/3/2026
As a senior in this school I have never felt welcomed by other students due to me being special needs the bullying on this school is a on going problem there is fights like no other kids vape constantly not only that they have are bathroom locked up they only have three out the 5 or 6 bathrooms open...
4/2/2023
We have had two kids at FHS and our experience has been stellar. The teachers are so communicative and truly want kids to succeed. Extracurricular activities are top notch! We have had no issues!
8/31/2022
My daughter came out well prepared for college
5/4/2022
Before considering this school, I do feel that it is only right to make all potential students and parents aware of the everlasting and ongoing bullying problem. I attended this school years ago, and have been personally informed by others that not only does the problem remain, it has has gotten wor...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$239K - $734K
Homes For Sale
1,330
Average Home Value
$359,908
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Average Household Income
$106,325
% of College Grads
32.8%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,321 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Eastside Park
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Forney Community Park
Heartland Dog Park
- Dog Park
Heartland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Achziger Park
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Forney High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Forney, TX, in the Forney neighborhood, and is served by the Forney Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Forney High 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $359,908. Discover additional schools in the area, like Forney Learning Academy, FORNEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY, North Forney High School, and more. Learn more about what Forney has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forney High School.