Serving 342 students in grades 7-12, North Forrest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
North Forrest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Forrest High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Forrest High School is ranked #323 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Forrest High School often compared to?
North Forrest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Petal High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Forrest High School?
The graduation rate of North Forrest High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend North Forrest High School?
342 students attend North Forrest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of North Forrest High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forrest High School?
North Forrest High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Forrest High School offer ?
North Forrest High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Forrest High School part of?
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
6:48
8:27
6:49
6:16
Related School News
Just don’t tell the folks at North Forrest High School, who will be holding a ceremony ...
One bench at North Forrest Elementary has gone from a peek into a potential career path, to high school students paying it forward ...
8/19 Prentiss at Prentiss 7:00 p.m.. 8/26 Lumberton at North Forrest High School 7:00 p.m.. 9/2 Seminary at North Forrest High School 7:00 p.m.. 9/16 ...
