Forestview High

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/forestview

1,081 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forestview High School, located in Gastonia, North Carolina, is a prominent secondary institution within the Gaston County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various career and technical education pathways, aimed at preparing students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Forestview is highly regarded for its active school spirit and strong athletic programs, which frequently compete at the regional and state levels. The school fosters a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student involvement in numerous clubs, arts programs, and service organizations. By emphasizing both scholastic achievement and character development, Forestview High School strives to create a supportive community that helps students succeed and transition effectively into their post-graduation goals.

1,081

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forestview High
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	213
Black	255
Asian	23
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
534 (49.4 %)
Black
255 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
213 (19.7 %)
Two or More
51 (4.7 %)
Asian
23 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)861-2625
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/forestview
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,081
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 327

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 239

Grade 12 229

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forestview High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	327
Grade 10	286
Grade 11	239
Grade 12	229

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forestview High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	550	50.9%
Male	531	49.1%

High School 9th - 12th