Forestview High School

Forestview High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5545 Union Rd,  Gastonia, NC
Gaston County Schools
3.6
3.2
1,081 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Crystal Houser
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
48.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
346:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
49.4%
Black
23.6%
Hispanic
19.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 219 Students
North Carolina State University 205 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 176 Students
Appalachian State University 171 Students
Western Carolina University 131 Students
East Carolina University 111 Students
Wake Forest University 92 Students
Clemson University 85 Students
Gardner-Webb University 85 Students
Gaston College 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 77 Students
Nursing 70 Students
Business 62 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Chemistry 17 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Accounting 15 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 157 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/26/2023
I had an amazing four years here. The teachers and staff really care for the kids that go there. Teachers are always making sure that we are doing okay mentally and physically. I always looked forward to the pep rally's and football games. The staff do a great job of keeping us safe at school. When I was starting to apply to college, my counselor helped me so much into choosing what college I wanted to go to. I have made so many new friends and life long relationships over the years that I have attended here. I am really going to miss Forestview.
3.0 Alum
11/10/2020
Pretty good overall! There are many awesome teachers I am so thankful to have. I enjoyed playing in the band and swimming for the swim team. There were lots of options for clubs and sports to join.
3.0 Senior
10/13/2020
Good school, food is nasty. Principles and Teachers are way to strict on all Students, they need new sound/speakers in the gym and auditorium.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
3.0 other
7/22/2016
I've recently became an alumni of this school and let me just say, that school has a lot of issues that needs to be fixed. There are more teachers who only teaches you how to memorize than teaches who actually want to succeed. It's overcrowded and the tardy rule, giving you ISS if you are tardy like...
5.0 parent
3/22/2016
We moved to this district from out of state. As parents, we were nervous for the transition for our child. The staff and teachers took him under their wings. His teachers have been amazing. He loves the school, teachers and his fellow students. We could not be happier with the education opportunitie...
3.0 other
10/28/2012
I am a grandparent, and former busdriver-in different states-for schools, city,and state developmental group. My concern for Forestview is the transportation. Afternoon bus is always 30 -45 minutes late after dismissal at 3 p.m. to return the students home. This trend is just NOT accdeptable. It wou...
4.0 student
4/27/2012
The academics are great! Even in the regular (not honors or AP) classes you learn so much! I was put in regular civics by mistake and passed the EOC in the 98th percentile. It wasn't a hard class, but the teacher made learning the material interesting. My biggest complaint right now is the choral pr...

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