North Forney High School

North Forney High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6170 Falcon Way,  Forney, TX
Forney Independent School District
3.6
1.5
2,434 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Brandi Hosack
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C-
Teachers
B
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
3.53
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
163
Full Time Teachers
163
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
45.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
11%
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
406:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Black
45.4%
Hispanic
28.3%
White
19.6%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
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.
Texas A&M University 400 Students
University of Texas - Austin 394 Students
University of North Texas 306 Students
Baylor University 283 Students
Texas State University 270 Students
Texas Tech University 250 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 227 Students
University of Houston 226 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 219 Students
Rice University 179 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 193 Students
Business 138 Students
Biology 123 Students
Psychology 113 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 92 Students
Computer Science 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 56 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 53 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Education 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 441 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/3/2025
My expericne at north forney is good I kind of like but the students who is in the school can be a have good days and bad days
4.0 Alum
3/11/2025
It was pretty good. Teachers are nice. They do care for your academics and care for you to succeed. Overall they do push you to do better.
4.0 Senior
12/16/2024
North Forney is A great school academic wise. Most people are actually kind and caring but it does get rowdy sometimes but our security helps with that issue.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 13 Reviews
1.0 other
8/12/2025
absolute worst school in Kaufman, this school is a joke!
1.0 parent
10/22/2024
Don’t move here if you are low income it is a trap.
1.0 parent
9/24/2024
So far in this school year, North Forney High School has been an unacceptable place for any student to learn. Fights and bomb/shooter threats are regular occurrences. Bullying is rampant in this school. Many of the teachers are under qualified for their jobs, leaving many students confused and not b...
1.0 parent
8/20/2024
Imagine enrolling an A-honor student in a school where education seems to be an afterthought. The administration, unable to manage overcrowding, places low-performing students into Advanced Placement classes simply because there’s no space in regular classes. This creates a disruptive and hostile en...

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North Forney High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Forney, TX and is served by the Forney Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,434 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. North Forney High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $290,405. Discover additional schools in the area, like Forney High School, Opportunity Central, Jones Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Forney has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Forney High School.

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