FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL

FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORREST CITY, AR with about 693 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 467 Victoria Street in Forrest City, Arkansas, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Forrest City School District. Operating under the "Mustang" mascot, the school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The institution focuses on fostering student development through a blend of traditional classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, aiming to equip its student body with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global environment.

The school is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing school spirit and engagement through its athletics and various student organizations. By maintaining its online presence through the district's portal, FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL facilitates communication between faculty, parents, and students, ensuring that information regarding academic calendars, administrative policies, and student achievements is accessible. As the primary high school for the area, it plays a vital role in the educational landscape of St. Francis County, striving to promote academic excellence and personal growth for all its students.

For more information, contact FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 633-1464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

467 VICTORIA ST
FORREST CITY, AR 72335
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FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORREST CITY, AR with about 693 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
693
Teachers:
54.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 693 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.8%
White
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.