NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Forrest County School District school district, located in Hattiesburg, MS with about 352 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th 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 36 teachers, NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the students of the Forrest County School District. Situated on Eatonville Road, the school functions as a core academic center for the local community, emphasizing a traditional high school experience that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and workforce entry. As part of the broader district, it strives to uphold state educational standards while providing a structured environment for student development in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

The school’s identity is closely tied to its role in the Forrest County community, where it serves as a focal point for local student life and athletic activities. Through its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum updates, school policies, and academic calendars. While providing a standard high school curriculum, the institution works to balance academic rigor with the social and athletic enrichment typical of small-to-mid-sized schools in the region, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student body within the Hattiesburg area.

For more information, contact NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 545-9304 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

693 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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NORTH FORREST HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hattiesburg, MS with about 352 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
352
Teachers:
36.86
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 352 students

Black or African American
66.2%
White
23.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.