FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL

FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 1,063 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 70 teachers, FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 HILL HIGH SCHOOL, located on Raymond Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution that operates as part of the Jackson Public School District (JPS). The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. As part of the larger district framework, Forest Hill is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jackson metropolitan area, reflecting the diverse cultural and educational landscape of the city. By leveraging resources provided by the Jackson Public School District, Forest Hill strives to foster an environment of student engagement and academic growth. For families seeking specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, upcoming events, or district policies, the official school website—hosted through the JPS portal—serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community communication.

For more information, contact FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 371-4313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2607 RAYMOND ROAD
JACKSON, MS 39212
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FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 1,063 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,063
Teachers:
70.67
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:
Not 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 1,063 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.7%
White
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.