FORKS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Forks Junior-Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Quillayute Valley School District school district, located in Forks, WA with about 453 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 23 teachers, Forks Junior-Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Forks Junior-Senior High School, located in the rain-forested community of Forks, Washington, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Quillayute Valley School District. The school provides a combined academic environment that supports students from junior high through high school graduation. Emphasizing a "Spartan" spirit, the institution focuses on preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college pathways or vocational training, while working to integrate the unique cultural and geographic context of the Olympic Peninsula into its academic culture.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school acts as a vital community anchor, often engaging with the local region's economy and history. The district website highlights a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive environment that encourages extracurricular participation in sports, arts, and academic clubs. By fostering close-knit relationships between faculty and students, Forks Junior-Senior High aims to bridge the gap between early secondary education and adulthood, ensuring that students remain connected to their community while gaining the skills necessary for the modern workforce.

For more information, contact Forks Junior-Senior High School at (360) 374-6262 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.