Is Forrest City High School a good school?

Forrest City High School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Forrest City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 568 students attended Forrest City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Forrest City High School?

Students at Forrest City High School are 94% African American, 4% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Forrest City High School?

Forrest City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Central Elementary School Elementary : Stewart Elementary School Middle : Forrest City Junior High Middle : Lincoln Academy

Forrest City High School in Forrest City AR

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Forrest City High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City High School 283^rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Forrest City High School in the ranking list.)

Forrest City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City School District 225^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	6.57	221^st	232	4.7%
2007	7.93	241^st	258	6.6%
2008	5.26	244^th	256	4.7%
2009	9.60	242^nd	261	7.3%
2010	5.79	252^nd	262	3.8%
2011	6.02	254^th	266	4.5%
2012	9.43	247^th	266	7.1%
2013	2.36	266^th	271	1.8%
2014	2.87	263^rd	268	1.9%
2015	13.57	255^th	267	4.5%
2016	5.19	259^th	269	3.7%
2017	7.76	250^th	264	5.3%
2018	7.77	247^th	263	6.1%
2019	7.67	266^th	282	5.7%
2021	7.30	275^th	290	5.2%
2022	7.44	269^th	282	4.6%
2023	8.16	277^th	295	6.1%
2024	14.67	283^rd	305	7.2%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Forrest City High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	640	872	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	1520
1989	670	970	3	7	n/a	n/a	n/a	1650
1990	607	880	1	13	4	n/a	n/a	1505
1991	498	867	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	1374
1992	525	914	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	1448
1993	539	942	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	1489
1994	508	982	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	1497
1995	466	963	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	1436
1996	466	963	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	1436
1997	407	927	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	1340
1998	388	890	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	1287
1999	246	624	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	873
2000	225	653	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	886
2001	200	657	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	863
2002	204	606	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	815
2003	204	606	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	815
2004	189	558	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	756
2005	181	554	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	742
2006	270	858	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	1140
2007	274	825	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	1108
2008	224	835	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	1065
2009	171	805	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	985
2010	136	768	8	8	0	0	0	920
2011	153	806	4	8	0	0	0	971
2012	142	781	1	9	1	0	0	934
2013	140	759	1	9	6	0	0	915
2014	167	761	1	12	3	1	0	945
2015	108	703	0	8	1	0	0	820
2016	93	649	1	7	0	0	0	750
2017	71	614	2	4	0	0	0	691
2018	60	622	3	5	3	0	0	693
2019	42	597	4	6	2	1	1	653
2020	37	572	2	6	0	0	1	618
2021	33	543	4	9	0	0	1	590
2022	31	572	4	7	0	0	1	615
2023	25	536	5	11	1	1	1	580
2024	20	532	2	10	1	1	2	568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forrest City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1520	83.0	18.3	n/a
1989	1650	82.0	20.1	n/a
1990	1505	88.0	17.1	40.5
1991	1374	74.3	18.4	55.6
1992	1448	79.4	18.2	43.9
1993	1489	79.9	18.6	44.4
1994	1497	79.6	18.8	50.6
1995	1436	81.2	17.7	46.9
1996	1436	81.2	17.7	46.9
1997	1340	76.3	17.6	51.1
1998	1287	76.3	16.9	48.1
1999	873	29.6	29.5	47.1
2000	886	53.0	16.7	59.3
2001	863	59.0	14.6	62.1
2002	815	54.0	15.1	61.2
2003	815	54.0	15.1	61.2
2004	756	53.0	14.3	99.6
2005	742	59.0	12.6	99.6
2006	1140	86.0	13.3	73.2
2007	1108	81.0	13.7	99.7
2008	1065	79.0	13.5	99.7
2009	985	76.0	13.0	99.7
2010	920	80.6	11.9	99.7
2011	971	76.7	12.6	99.7
2012	934	69.5	13.4	74
2013	915	64.7	14.1	99.7
2014	945	59.1	15.9	99.7
2015	820	65.0	12.6	99.6
2016	750	60.0	12.5	51.7
2017	691	57.2	12.0	46.3
2018	693	54.8	12.6	49.9
2019	653	62.0	10.5	100
2020	618	63.6	9.7	100
2021	590	62.1	9.4	99.8
2022	615	59.1	10.4	100
2023	580	63.7	9.0	98.6
2024	568	63.2	8.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forrest City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1520	83.0	18.3	n/a
1989	1650	82.0	20.1	n/a
1990	1505	88.0	17.1	40.5
1991	1374	74.3	18.4	55.6
1992	1448	79.4	18.2	43.9
1993	1489	79.9	18.6	44.4
1994	1497	79.6	18.8	50.6
1995	1436	81.2	17.7	46.9
1996	1436	81.2	17.7	46.9
1997	1340	76.3	17.6	51.1
1998	1287	76.3	16.9	48.1
1999	873	29.6	29.5	47.1
2000	886	53.0	16.7	59.3
2001	863	59.0	14.6	62.1
2002	815	54.0	15.1	61.2
2003	815	54.0	15.1	61.2
2004	756	53.0	14.3	99.6
2005	742	59.0	12.6	99.6
2006	1140	86.0	13.3	73.2
2007	1108	81.0	13.7	99.7
2008	1065	79.0	13.5	99.7
2009	985	76.0	13.0	99.7
2010	920	80.6	11.9	99.7
2011	971	76.7	12.6	99.7
2012	934	69.5	13.4	74
2013	915	64.7	14.1	99.7
2014	945	59.1	15.9	99.7
2015	820	65.0	12.6	99.6
2016	750	60.0	12.5	51.7
2017	691	57.2	12.0	46.3
2018	693	54.8	12.6	49.9
2019	653	62.0	10.5	100
2020	618	63.6	9.7	100
2021	590	62.1	9.4	99.8
2022	615	59.1	10.4	100
2023	580	63.7	9.0	98.6
2024	568	63.2	8.9	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forrest City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,973 (22.0%)	$10,563 (78.0%)	$13,536

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forrest City High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 266^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 277^th of 295 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Forrest City High School)	31.6	26.7	4.9%
9th Grade English (Forrest City School District)	31.6	26.7	4.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Forrest City High School)	9.3	3.3	6%
9th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)	9.3	3.3	6%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Forrest City High School)	6.7	8.1	1.4%
9th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)	6.7	8.1	1.4%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Forrest City High School)	16	14.8	1.2%
9th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)	16	14.8	1.2%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Forrest City High School)	33.8	23.5	10.3%
10th Grade English (Forrest City School District)	33.8	23.5	10.3%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Forrest City High School)	9	4.2	4.8%
10th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)	9	4.2	4.8%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Forrest City High School)	13.8	10.2	3.6%
10th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)	13.8	10.2	3.6%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Forrest City High School)	14.5	15.6	1.1%
10th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)	14.5	15.6	1.1%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forrest City High School)	3.8	3.1	0.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forrest City School District)	3.8	3.1	0.7%
11th Grade English (Forrest City High School)	16	12.5	3.5%
11th Grade English (Forrest City School District)	16	12.5	3.5%
11th Grade Reading (Forrest City High School)	3.8	7.8	4%
11th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)	3.8	7.8	4%
11th Grade Science (Forrest City High School)	2.6	2.3	0.3%
11th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)	2.6	2.3	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	653	580	11.2%
African American	597	536	10.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	6	11	83.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	42	25	40.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	98.6%	1.4%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forrest City High School	Public	9-12	467 Victoria St	Forrest City	72335	St. Francis County	Forrest City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 633-1464	568	63	8.9	100.0%	20 (3.5%)	532 (93.7%)	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14.7	283^rd of 305 public high schools	7.2%		8.2	277^th of 295 public high schools	6.1%	6			15.2	13.9	14.6			17.3	14.8	16.1				2.5	2.4	42.8	0.0	0.0		4.9				20.7	2.0	100.0	7.0	$13,536	$2,973	$10,563
East Arkansas Secondary Career Center	Public	9-12	1700 New Castle Rd	Forrest City	72335	St. Francis County	East Arkansas Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 633-4480	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High	Public	7-12	7900 Hwy 70 W	Palestine	72372	St. Francis County	Palestine-Wheatley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 581-2425	356	82	4.3	99.2%	310 (87.1%)	35 (9.8%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	61.8	98^th of 305 public high schools	67.9%		50.8	144^th of 295 public high schools	51.2%	46	39.3	40.6	35.9	40.4	39.1	44.7	39.2	32.1	44.2	40.0	32.1	12.2	20.8	15.1	15.1		7.7		0.0	7.6	42.8	28.4	34.6	50.0	35.4	33.3	38.1	$8,472	$454	$8,018
Wynne High School	Public	9-12	800 E Jackson St	Wynne	72396	Cross County	Wynne School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 238-5001	744	87	8.6	52.2%	503 (67.6%)	197 (26.5%)	29 (3.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	33.8	214^th of 305 public high schools	29.8%		52.1	141^st of 295 public high schools	52.2%	73			25.8	20.7	23.2			25.9	20.0	22.9				13.9	13.7	0.0	6.2	0.0	0.0	5.9				0.0	25.1	0.0	24.6	$10,078	$1,223	$8,855
Lee High School	Public	7-12	523 N Forrest Ave	Marianna	72360	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 295-7130	279	55	5.0	99.6%	20 (7.2%)	242 (86.7%)	15 (5.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.8	259^th of 305 public high schools	15.1%		7	279^th of 295 public high schools	5.4%	20	12.3	5.0	8.3	13.5	10.1	12.3	9.7	10.4	15.4	12.1	12.2	6.1	9.7	20.8	17.2		8.7	0.0		8.5	14.3	7.3	11.1	0.0	8.7	0.0	7.3	$14,471	$2,496	$11,975

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