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Forest Hill High School
  • Public
  • JACKSON, MS

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C minus
  2. Diversity
    grade C
  3. Teachers
    grade C
  4. College Prep
    grade C minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B+

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Forest Hill High School is a public school located in JACKSON, MS. It has 953 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 5% of students are at least proficient in math and 15% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
15%
Percent Proficient - Math
5%
Average Graduation Rate
76%
Average SAT
900
12 responses
Average ACT
19
182 responses
AP Enrollment
9%

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Living in the Area

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Good for Families
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C+
Median Household Income
$42,193
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$980
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$104,900
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
60%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responses
Poll
53%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 45 responses
  • Football games
    22%
  • Field Trips
    20%
  • Pep rallies
    11%
  • Who's Who
    11%
  • Soccer and tennis
    9%
  • Choir
    7%
  • Band,
    4%

Students

Diversity
grade C
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
953
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$47,050
Teachers in First/Second Year
26.3%
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responses
61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$10,153 / year
National
$12,239
64%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 25 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 25 responses
44%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 25 responses

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