Forest Hills High

100 Forest Hills School Rd
Marshville, NC 28103

fhhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/

873 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forest Hills High School, located in Marshville, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Union County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Forest Hills aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, the workforce, and their future roles as community members.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Marshville community, often acting as a focal point for local pride and extracurricular engagement. Students at Forest Hills have access to a variety of programs, including athletic teams, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which help cultivate school spirit and leadership skills. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, the institution strives to maintain high standards of teaching while encouraging an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates the diverse backgrounds of its learners.

873

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hills High
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	345
Black	257
Asian	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

Hispanic
345 (39.5 %)
Black
257 (29.4 %)
White
230 (26.3 %)
Two or More
33 (3.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Union County Public Schools
Phone:	(704)296-3025
Website:	http://fhhs.ucps.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	966
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 9 237

Grade 10 235

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 192