North Forest High School

North Forest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10726 Mesa Dr,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
3.5
3.5
949 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Connie Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
490
Average ACT
26
Math
27
English
24
Reading
24
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
30.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
7%
State Average
16%
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
1,000:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
51.4%
Hispanic
46.3%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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 Houston 102 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 87 Students
Texas Southern University 78 Students
Prairie View A & M University 74 Students
Texas A&M University 71 Students
Houston Community College 62 Students
University of Texas - Austin 55 Students
Rice University 52 Students
Sam Houston State University 51 Students
Houston Christian University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Business 33 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Real Estate 12 Students
Veterinary Sciences 11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 21 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/17/2024
I've been attending North Forest High School for three years now, and I've noticed that it has become much stricter since my freshman year. It often feels like I'm under constant scrutiny. While I do think that some level of discipline is important, the overall atmosphere right now isn't what I desire in my school experience. On a brighter note, there are a few teachers who really lighten up my days.
4.0 Freshman
11/21/2024
I like the school so far and I am in bad to keep me in activities. She food food is kind of good and kind of bad, but it's ok overall.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
It's a good school over all it's just they care more about how we dress rather than the education it's self. They should listen to students more when they are trying to advocate for themselves.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/21/2019
North Forest is moving in the right direction.
2.0 parent
9/20/2017
Not good. Discouraging. Not understanding. Noncomplacent. Poor motivation.

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North Forest High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 949 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. North Forest High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $185,983. Discover additional schools in the area, like C E King Ninth Grade Campus, KIPP Northeast College Preparatory, Forest Brook Middle, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Forest High School.

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