NORTH FORNEY H S

2,502 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

North Forney High School, located in Forney, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Forney Independent School District. Serving a growing suburban community just east of Dallas, the school is known for its modern facilities and a comprehensive approach to education that balances academic rigor with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school community emphasizes a culture of school spirit and "Falcon Pride," fostering an environment that encourages student involvement in athletics, the fine arts, and various career-oriented organizations.

Academically, North Forney High School offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. By focusing on both college and career readiness, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary skills to navigate an evolving workforce. With its commitment to community engagement and student development, North Forney remains a central pillar of the Forney educational landscape.

2,502

Total Students

160.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH FORNEY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	490
Hispanic	709
Black	1,137
Asian	56
Two or More	100
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Black
1,137 (45.4 %)
Hispanic
709 (28.3 %)
White
490 (19.6 %)
Two or More
100 (4.0 %)
Asian
56 (2.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)762-4210
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	160.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	209

* 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 9 745

Grade 10 682

Grade 11 580

Grade 12 495