FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Forest City High School is a public high school that is part of the Forest City Comm School District school district, located in Forest City, IA with about 379 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Forest City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 City High School, located in Forest City, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Forest City Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Forest City High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages students to pursue diverse interests. Through a variety of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations, the school promotes leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with robust student activities, Forest City High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared to make meaningful contributions to the local community and beyond.
For more information, contact Forest City High School at (641) 585-2324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Forest City, IA with about 379 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forest City Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 379
- Teachers:
- 26.43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 379 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.