FORREST CITY JR. HIGH

FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1133 N DIVISION ST
FORREST CITY, AR 72335
275 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Forrest City Junior High School is located at 1133 N. Division St. in Forrest City, Arkansas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Forrest City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of students in the middle grades, providing a structured environment that prepares them for the transition to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to support the diverse needs of the local community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Forrest City School District, which emphasizes student achievement and character development. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a central part of the local educational landscape, Forrest City Junior High strives to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for their future educational and professional pursuits.
275
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    250 (90.9 %)
  • White
    13 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)633-3230
Website: http://mustang.grsc.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 270
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 7 146
Grade 8 129
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LINCOLN ACADEMY
FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
139 Students
616 W BROADWAY AVE
FOREST CITY, AR 72335 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 6th