FOREST HILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Forest Hill Junior High School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rapides Parish school district, located in Forest Hill, LA with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 31 teachers, Forest Hill Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Hill Junior High School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Forest Hill, Louisiana. Serving as part of the Rapides Parish School District, the school typically provides education for students in the middle-school grade levels, focusing on the transitional academic period between elementary and high school. The school is situated along Highway 497, serving as a central educational hub for the local area and maintaining close ties to the surrounding Forest Hill community.

As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic development and personal growth during the formative middle-school years. It emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities and social development. By operating within the Rapides Parish system, Forest Hill Junior High works to prepare its students for the rigorous academic expectations they will encounter upon advancing to high school, ensuring they have the foundational skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Forest Hill Junior High School at (318) 748-6844 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.