Forrest City High School

Summary:

Forrest City High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with 580 students in Forrest City, Arkansas, which is part of the Forrest City School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas high schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forrest City High School significantly underperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with only 14.6% of students proficient or better in ATLAS English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.8%, and just 2.4% proficient in ATLAS Algebra compared to 26.8% statewide. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.62% to 100% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it spends more per student ($13,536) than the nearby Lee High School ($14,471) and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High ($8,472).

The nearby schools, Lee High School and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High, also perform poorly compared to state averages, but they generally outperform Forrest City High School on academic measures. The consistent underperformance of Forrest City High School suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, and the high rates of economic disadvantage among its students may be a contributing factor to its poor academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 467 Victoria St
       Forrest City, AR  72335


(870) 633-1464

District: Forrest City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,536 Help


Feeder schools for Forrest City High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Stewart Elementary School
Middle:    Forrest City Junior High
    Lincoln Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  580

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.4%
White:
4.3%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forrest City High School ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.4%), White (4.3%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forrest City High School is 9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forrest City High School is $13,536.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forrest City High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City High School 283rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Forrest City High School in the ranking list.)

Forrest City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest City School District 225th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forrest City High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.57 221st 232 4.7%
2007 7.93 241st 258 6.6%
2008 5.26 244th 256 4.7%
2009 9.60 242nd 261 7.3%
2010 5.79 252nd 262 3.8%
2011 6.02 254th 266 4.5%
2012 9.43 247th 266 7.1%
2013 2.36 266th 271 1.8%
2014 2.87 263rd 268 1.9%
2015 13.57 255th 267 4.5%
2016 5.19 259th 269 3.7%
2017 7.76 250th 264 5.3%
2018 7.77 247th 263 6.1%
2019 7.67 266th 282 5.7%
2021 7.30 275th 290 5.2%
2022 7.44 269th 282 4.6%
2023 8.16 277th 295 6.1%
2024 14.67 283rd 305 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Forrest City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 640 872 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1520
1989 670 970 3 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 1650
1990 607 880 1 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1505
1991 498 867 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1374
1992 525 914 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1448
1993 539 942 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1489
1994 508 982 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1497
1995 466 963 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
1996 466 963 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
1997 407 927 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1340
1998 388 890 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1287
1999 246 624 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 873
2000 225 653 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 886
2001 200 657 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 863
2002 204 606 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2003 204 606 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2004 189 558 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 756
2005 181 554 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2006 270 858 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1140
2007 274 825 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1108
2008 224 835 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1065
2009 171 805 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2010 136 768 8 8 0 0 0 0 920
2011 153 806 4 8 0 0 0 0 971
2012 142 781 1 9 1 0 0 0 934
2013 140 759 1 9 6 0 0 0 915
2014 167 761 1 12 3 1 0 0 945
2015 108 703 0 8 1 0 0 0 820
2016 93 649 1 7 0 0 0 0 750
2017 71 614 2 4 0 0 0 0 691
2018 60 622 3 5 3 0 0 0 693
2019 42 597 4 6 2 1 1 0 653
2020 37 572 2 6 0 0 1 0 618
2021 33 543 4 9 0 0 1 0 590
2022 31 572 4 7 0 0 1 0 615
2023 25 536 5 11 1 1 1 0 580

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forrest City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1520 83.0 18.3 n/a
1989 1650 82.0 20.1 n/a
1990 1505 88.0 17.1 40.5
1991 1374 74.3 18.4 55.6
1992 1448 79.4 18.2 43.9
1993 1489 79.9 18.6 44.4
1994 1497 79.6 18.8 50.6
1995 1436 81.2 17.7 46.9
1996 1436 81.2 17.7 46.9
1997 1340 76.3 17.6 51.1
1998 1287 76.3 16.9 48.1
1999 873 29.6 29.5 47.1
2000 886 53.0 16.7 59.3
2001 863 59.0 14.6 62.1
2002 815 54.0 15.1 61.2
2003 815 54.0 15.1 61.2
2004 756 53.0 14.3 99.6
2005 742 59.0 12.6 99.6
2006 1140 86.0 13.3 73.2
2007 1108 81.0 13.7 99.7
2008 1065 79.0 13.5 99.7
2009 985 76.0 13.0 99.7
2010 920 80.6 11.9 99.7
2011 971 76.7 12.6 99.7
2012 934 69.5 13.4 74
2013 915 64.7 14.1 99.7
2014 945 59.1 15.9 99.7
2015 820 65.0 12.6 99.6
2016 750 60.0 12.5 51.7
2017 691 57.2 12.0 46.3
2018 693 54.8 12.6 49.9
2019 653 62.0 10.5 100
2020 618 63.6 9.7 100
2021 590 62.1 9.4 99.8
2022 615 59.1 10.4 100
2023 580 63.7 9.0 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forrest City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1520 83.0 18.3 n/a
1989 1650 82.0 20.1 n/a
1990 1505 88.0 17.1 40.5
1991 1374 74.3 18.4 55.6
1992 1448 79.4 18.2 43.9
1993 1489 79.9 18.6 44.4
1994 1497 79.6 18.8 50.6
1995 1436 81.2 17.7 46.9
1996 1436 81.2 17.7 46.9
1997 1340 76.3 17.6 51.1
1998 1287 76.3 16.9 48.1
1999 873 29.6 29.5 47.1
2000 886 53.0 16.7 59.3
2001 863 59.0 14.6 62.1
2002 815 54.0 15.1 61.2
2003 815 54.0 15.1 61.2
2004 756 53.0 14.3 99.6
2005 742 59.0 12.6 99.6
2006 1140 86.0 13.3 73.2
2007 1108 81.0 13.7 99.7
2008 1065 79.0 13.5 99.7
2009 985 76.0 13.0 99.7
2010 920 80.6 11.9 99.7
2011 971 76.7 12.6 99.7
2012 934 69.5 13.4 74
2013 915 64.7 14.1 99.7
2014 945 59.1 15.9 99.7
2015 820 65.0 12.6 99.6
2016 750 60.0 12.5 51.7
2017 691 57.2 12.0 46.3
2018 693 54.8 12.6 49.9
2019 653 62.0 10.5 100
2020 618 63.6 9.7 100
2021 590 62.1 9.4 99.8
2022 615 59.1 10.4 100
2023 580 63.7 9.0 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forrest City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,973 (22.0%) $10,563 (78.0%) $13,536

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forrest City High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 266th of 282 High schoolsRanks 277th of 295 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Forrest City High School)31.626.7
 4.9%
   9th Grade English (Forrest City School District)31.626.7
 4.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Forrest City High School)9.33.3
 6%
   9th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)9.33.3
 6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Forrest City High School)6.78.1
 1.4%
   9th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)6.78.1
 1.4%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Forrest City High School)1614.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)1614.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Forrest City High School)33.823.5
 10.3%
   10th Grade English (Forrest City School District)33.823.5
 10.3%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Forrest City High School)94.2
 4.8%
   10th Grade Math (Forrest City School District)94.2
 4.8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Forrest City High School)13.810.2
 3.6%
   10th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)13.810.2
 3.6%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Forrest City High School)14.515.6
 1.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)14.515.6
 1.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forrest City High School)3.83.1
 0.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Forrest City School District)3.83.1
 0.7%
11th Grade English (Forrest City High School)1612.5
 3.5%
   11th Grade English (Forrest City School District)1612.5
 3.5%
11th Grade Reading (Forrest City High School)3.87.8
 4%
   11th Grade Reading (Forrest City School District)3.87.8
 4%
11th Grade Science (Forrest City High School)2.62.3
 0.3%
   11th Grade Science (Forrest City School District)2.62.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653580
 11.2%
African American597536
 10.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander11
White4225
 40.5%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%98.6%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forrest City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 580 students attended Forrest City High School.

Forrest City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Stewart Elementary School
Middle : Forrest City Junior High
Middle : Lincoln Academy

Students at Forrest City High School are 92% African American, 4% White, 2% Hispanic.

Forrest City High School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Arkansas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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