Serving 333 students in grades 9-12, Forest City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Forest City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest City High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Forest City High School is ranked #310 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest City High School?
The graduation rate of Forest City High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Forest City High School?
333 students attend Forest City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Forest City High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest City High School?
Forest City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest City High School offer ?
Forest City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest City High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 333 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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