Forest Hills High School

Forest Hills High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 S Forest Hills School Rd,  Marshville, NC
Union County Public Schools
3.6
4.4
936 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Kevin Plue
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
66
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
34.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
176:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
Hispanic
39.5%
Black
29.4%
White
26.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or 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.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 157 Students
Wingate University 152 Students
East Carolina University 94 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 93 Students
North Carolina State University 91 Students
Western Carolina University 91 Students
Appalachian State University 87 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 76 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 70 Students
Winston-Salem State University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Business 37 Students
Biology 28 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Accounting 14 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 13 Students
Education 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 136 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/29/2024
My experience at Forest Hills so far is good. I really think that most people with enjoy the school.
3.0 Senior
5/3/2022
Can be a slightly chaotic. Overall, however, love the employees and administration. Kids can do with a little more discipline, though.
4.0 Alum
7/23/2021
The school provided an average high school experience. The academics where okay but I feel public schools teaching need a refocusing on functional life skills. The highlight of the school for me where a select few teachers that really let their enthusiasm shine. Those teachers made attending school semi exciting and made me rethink my career choices and passions.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
3.0 parent
7/6/2023
Interesting school #lit #wannadropout #ok k bye
5.0 parent
3/31/2018
10/10. Hands down! I am so glad that my kids are getting their education at Forest Hills High School.
5.0 student
3/16/2011
I absolutely loved going to this school! I made a ton of friends and the teachers at this school are very supportive! But its not perfect. The freshmen love to start drama. Once they reach high school, they think, "Oh, since I'm in high school, I've got to start a lot of drama to fit in." It's reall...
4.0 parent
9/24/2008

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Forest Hills High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Marshville, NC, in the Marshville neighborhood, and is served by the Union County Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 936 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Forest Hills High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $358,594. Discover additional schools in the area, like First Assembly Christian School, Union Academy, Shining Light Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Marshville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Hills High School.

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