Serving 2,308 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Forest Park High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
2,308 students attend Forest Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Forest Park High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park High School offer ?
Forest Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park High School part of?
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