Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, North Forest High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 949 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
North Forest High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Forest High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forest High School?
The graduation rate of North Forest High School is 75%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Forest High School?
949 students attend North Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Forest High School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forest High School?
North Forest High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Forest High School offer ?
North Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Forest High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 949 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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