Forrest City High School

Forrest City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
467 Victoria St,  Forrest City, AR
Forrest City School District
3.3
3.0
568 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Osceola Hicks
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
470
Verbal
560
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
19
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.4%
Science
9.5%
English
25%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Black
92.4%
White
4.3%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Arkansas State University 252 Students
University of Central Arkansas 239 Students
University of Arkansas 180 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 167 Students
University of Memphis 154 Students
Henderson State University 132 Students
Arkansas Tech University 128 Students
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 124 Students
Hendrix College 110 Students
Harding University 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 84 Students
Business 65 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Biology 23 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Small Business Management 18 Students
Nursing Assistant 15 Students
Cosmetology 13 Students
Health Service Preparatory Studies 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 158 Reviews
2.0 Senior
10/16/2024
Forrest city is mostly a black school the energy here is very tense very good athletic teams great coaches some nice teachers
5.0 Junior
5/13/2024
The best part is that the teachers are caring and want the best for all students. The worst is there's not enough teachers and to many online classes . I want less online and more hands on classes. Teachers in the classroom teaching and not on a screen.
4.0 Junior
7/7/2022
My school has lots of activities and clubs for us students this past year we have been able to have lots of fun activities we've also been doing a reading program to refresh minds on some English things we may forgotten
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/27/2010
This is a very poorly run school! Teachers allow kids that do not attend school to enter their class rooms and hang out. One teacher allowed a kid to jump out of her classroom window from the second floor. What would have happened if he had broke his neck? They do not have control of the children th...
5.0 student
8/15/2008

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Forrest City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Forrest City, AR and is served by the Forrest City School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 568 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Forrest City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian School, Forrest City Junior High School, Lincoln Academy, and more. Learn more about what Forrest City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forrest City High School.

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