FOREST HEIGHTS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 435 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Forest Heights Academy of Excellence, located on Sumrall Drive in Baton Rouge, serves as a PK-5 elementary school within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The academy is characterized by its commitment to fostering a structured, rigorous academic environment designed to prepare young students for future educational success. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to cultivate a strong intellectual foundation for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating initiatives that promote character education and personal growth. The school prioritizes consistent community and parental engagement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel supported both in the classroom and at home. Through its targeted approach to instruction and emphasis on high expectations, the academy remains dedicated to equipping its students with the tools necessary to excel in higher grades and beyond.

For more information, contact Forest Heights Academy of Excellence at (225) 355-5681 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.