North Forsyth High School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/nfhs/site/default.asp

2,065 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Forsyth High School, located in the Coal Mountain community of Cumming, Georgia, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving the northern portion of Forsyth County. As part of the Forsyth County School System, the institution is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and specialized career pathways. The school prides itself on a culture of excellence, consistently ranking well within the state for its graduation rates and college-readiness metrics.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Forsyth is highly recognized for its vibrant extracurricular environment, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. The school often serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering a strong sense of school spirit often associated with their "Raider" mascot. With a commitment to integrating modern technology into the classroom and preparing students for post-secondary success, North Forsyth continues to be a cornerstone of the rapidly growing Cumming educational landscape.

2,065

Total Students

121.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Forsyth High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,461
Hispanic	320
Black	132
Asian	82
Two or More	56
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,461 (70.8 %)
Hispanic
320 (15.5 %)
Black
132 (6.4 %)
Asian
82 (4.0 %)
Two or More
56 (2.7 %)
American Indian
10 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)781-6637
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/nfhs/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,065
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	121.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 552

Grade 10 505

Grade 11 512

Grade 12 496