Forrest City High School

About Forrest City High School

Forrest City High School is located in Forrest City, Arkansas. It is a public school that serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts.
Forrest City High School has a wide range of curricular offerings, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory classes, and vocational and technical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and student organizations.
Forrest City High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of services to meet the needs of students, including counseling, tutoring, and health services.
Forrest City High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students for college and career success. Forrest City High School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and prepare for the future.

Address:	467 Victoria St Forrest City, AR 72335
Phone:	(870) 633-1464
Site:	mustang.grsc.k12.ar.us
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	590 students

Overview Forrest City High School

Forrest City High School serves 590 students in grades 9-12.
Forrest City High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Forrest City High School

Forrest City High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Forrest City High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.