Forsyth Central High School

131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us

2,372 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forsyth Central High School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Forsyth County School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career pathways. The school fosters a well-rounded educational environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with robust extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Forsyth Central places a strong emphasis on student leadership and community engagement. The campus environment is designed to support the "Bulldog" spirit, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and character through collaborative learning experiences. With its focus on innovation and student growth, the school remains a pillar of the local community, continuously adapting its programs to prepare graduates for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

2,372

Total Students

148.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forsyth Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,252
Hispanic	702
Black	130
Asian	201
Two or More	68
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,252 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
702 (29.6 %)
Asian
201 (8.5 %)
Black
130 (5.5 %)
Two or More
68 (2.9 %)
American Indian
15 (0.6 %)
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)887-8151
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	787
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	196

* 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 9 654

Grade 10 599

Grade 11 575

Grade 12 544