Green Forest High School

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Green Forest High School ranks 136 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Green Forest High School is a public high school serving 441 students in grades 9-12 in Green Forest, Arkansas, which is part of the Green Forest School District.

While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, there are some bright spots. Green Forest High School has performed well in 9th-grade English Language Arts and Reading, though its proficiency rates in other core subjects like Math, Science, and ACT assessments tend to lag behind state averages. The school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with a high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools like Kingston High School, Harrison High School, and Eureka Springs High School, which generally outperform Green Forest High School in academic metrics, the school's performance has been declining over the years, suggesting the need for targeted strategies to support its economically disadvantaged student population and improve overall educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

801 Phillips Ave
Green Forest, AR 72638

(870) 438-5203

District: Green Forest School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,584

Feeder schools for Green Forest High School:

Elementary:	Green Forest Elementary School
Middle:	Green Forest Intermed School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.3

Number of students: 441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.6%

White:

37.6%

Asian:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Green Forest High School ranks better than 55.4% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), White (37.6%), Asian (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Green Forest High School is 6.3. (See more...)

Compare Green Forest High School employs 69.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Green Forest High School is $11,584.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Green Forest High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Green Forest High School 136^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Green Forest High School in the ranking list.)

Green Forest School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Green Forest School District 134^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Green Forest High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	49.51	104^th	232	55.2%
2007	45.43	128^th	258	50.4%
2008	53.98	94^th	256	63.3%
2009	38.33	174^th	261	33.3%
2010	45.04	143^rd	262	45.4%
2011	60.71	80^th	266	69.9%
2012	46.71	155^th	266	41.7%
2013	53.15	111^th	271	59.0%
2014	66.31	54^th	268	79.9%
2015	47.76	102^nd	267	61.8%
2016	24.10	227^th	269	15.6%
2017	40.02	173^rd	264	34.5%
2018	37.33	187^th	263	28.9%
2019	33.22	205^th	282	27.3%
2021	23.67	241^st	290	16.9%
2022	26.65	232^nd	282	17.7%
2023	30.40	223^rd	295	24.4%
2024	51.19	136^th	305	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Green Forest High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	434	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	438
1989	485	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
1990	482	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	482
1991	489	3	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	497
1992	505	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	514
1993	531	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	536
1994	548	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	552
1995	535	0	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	560
1996	535	0	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	560
1997	510	0	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	544
1998	479	0	1	45	1	n/a	n/a	526
1999	454	0	1	67	0	n/a	n/a	522
2000	457	0	0	65	1	n/a	n/a	523
2001	446	0	1	77	0	n/a	n/a	524
2002	356	0	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	424
2003	356	0	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	424
2004	375	0	0	80	1	n/a	n/a	456
2005	369	0	0	75	1	n/a	n/a	445
2006	346	0	6	87	0	n/a	n/a	439
2007	341	1	5	103	4	n/a	n/a	454
2008	315	2	6	127	5	n/a	n/a	455
2009	303	3	4	134	4	n/a	n/a	448
2010	285	1	3	130	1	0	0	420
2011	228	2	8	105	0	0	0	343
2012	231	2	4	126	0	0	0	363
2013	209	3	6	129	1	0	0	348
2014	211	3	3	147	0	0	1	365
2015	191	1	5	172	0	2	0	371
2016	198	2	5	172	0	3	1	381
2017	200	1	7	181	0	4	1	394
2018	194	1	8	175	1	6	2	387
2019	168	0	14	191	3	12	2	390
2020	164	0	18	185	4	15	5	391
2021	160	0	24	198	3	13	7	405
2022	168	0	28	209	4	17	7	433
2023	166	1	32	210	3	23	6	441

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 Green Forest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	28.3	15.4	n/a
1989	487	32.0	15.2	n/a
1990	482	31.0	15.5	16.8
1991	497	26.5	18.7	16.3
1992	514	28.5	18.0	16.7
1993	536	28.5	18.8	17.4
1994	552	29.9	18.5	23.2
1995	560	32.6	17.2	21.1
1996	560	32.6	17.2	21.1
1997	544	34.3	15.9	22.1
1998	526	34.3	15.3	24
1999	522	21.1	24.7	40.4
2000	523	48.0	10.9	39.2
2001	524	46.0	11.4	45
2002	424	33.0	12.8	41.7
2003	424	33.0	12.8	41.7
2004	456	36.0	12.7	49.1
2005	445	38.0	11.7	51
2006	439	40.0	11.0	50.1
2007	454	42.0	10.8	59
2008	455	40.0	11.4	63.1
2009	448	38.0	11.8	67.2
2010	420	39.8	10.7	68.8
2011	343	28.9	11.8	72.6
2012	363	26.7	13.5	73.8
2013	348	30.1	11.5	73.6
2014	365	30.3	12.0	72.3
2015	371	30.0	12.3	77.1
2016	381	31.0	12.2	76.6
2017	394	30.2	13.0	54.8
2018	387	31.7	12.2	51.9
2019	390	n/a	n/a	78.7
2020	391	59.4	6.5	81.6
2021	405	54.2	7.4	84.9
2022	433	62.9	6.8	78.1
2023	441	69.4	6.3	67.6

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 Green Forest High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	438	28.3	15.4	n/a
1989	487	32.0	15.2	n/a
1990	482	31.0	15.5	16.8
1991	497	26.5	18.7	16.3
1992	514	28.5	18.0	16.7
1993	536	28.5	18.8	17.4
1994	552	29.9	18.5	23.2
1995	560	32.6	17.2	21.1
1996	560	32.6	17.2	21.1
1997	544	34.3	15.9	22.1
1998	526	34.3	15.3	24
1999	522	21.1	24.7	40.4
2000	523	48.0	10.9	39.2
2001	524	46.0	11.4	45
2002	424	33.0	12.8	41.7
2003	424	33.0	12.8	41.7
2004	456	36.0	12.7	49.1
2005	445	38.0	11.7	51
2006	439	40.0	11.0	50.1
2007	454	42.0	10.8	59
2008	455	40.0	11.4	63.1
2009	448	38.0	11.8	67.2
2010	420	39.8	10.7	68.8
2011	343	28.9	11.8	72.6
2012	363	26.7	13.5	73.8
2013	348	30.1	11.5	73.6
2014	365	30.3	12.0	72.3
2015	371	30.0	12.3	77.1
2016	381	31.0	12.2	76.6
2017	394	30.2	13.0	54.8
2018	387	31.7	12.2	51.9
2019	390	n/a	n/a	78.7
2020	391	59.4	6.5	81.6
2021	405	54.2	7.4	84.9
2022	433	62.9	6.8	78.1
2023	441	69.4	6.3	67.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Green Forest High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,004 (8.7%)	$10,579 (91.3%)	$11,584

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Green Forest High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 205^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 223^rd of 295 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Green Forest High School)	37.5	41.2	3.7%
9th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	37.5	41.2	3.7%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Green Forest High School)	23.4	18.6	4.8%
9th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	23.4	18.6	4.8%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Green Forest High School)	19.7	19.6	0.1%
9th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	19.7	19.6	0.1%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Green Forest High School)	23.4	28.4	5%
9th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	23.4	28.4	5%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Green Forest High School)	46.8	40.9	5.9%
10th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	46.8	40.9	5.9%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Green Forest High School)	32.3	10.4	21.9%
10th Grade Math (Green Forest School District)	32.3	10.4	21.9%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Green Forest High School)	26	14.7	11.3%
10th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	26	14.7	11.3%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Green Forest High School)	29.2	35.7	6.5%
10th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	29.2	35.7	6.5%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Green Forest High School)	16.9	11.7	5.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Green Forest School District)	16.9	11.7	5.2%
11th Grade English (Green Forest High School)	36.1	26	10.1%
11th Grade English (Green Forest School District)	36.1	26	10.1%
11th Grade Reading (Green Forest High School)	25.3	16.9	8.4%
11th Grade Reading (Green Forest School District)	25.3	16.9	8.4%
11th Grade Science (Green Forest High School)	14.5	14.3	0.2%
11th Grade Science (Green Forest School District)	14.5	14.3	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	441	13.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	3
Asian	14	32	128.6%
Hispanic	191	210	9.9%
Pacific Islander	12	23	91.7%
White	168	166	1.2%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.7%	67.6%	11.1%

Schools Near Green Forest High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Green Forest High School	Public	9-12	801 Phillips Ave	Green Forest	72638	Carroll County	Green Forest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 438-5203	441	69	6.3	67.6%	166 (37.6%)	1 (0.2%)	210 (47.6%)	32 (7.3%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.2%)	6 (1.4%)	51.2	136^th of 305 public high schools	55.4%		30.4	223^rd of 295 public high schools	24.4%	87			40.9	24.0	32.8			38.1	19.0	29.0				23.1	0.0	18.9	71.4	6.4	0.0	0.0	16.5				42.3	27.2	33.4	0.0	30.6	$11,584	$1,004	$10,579
Alpena High School	Public	7-12	300 Denver St Bldg A	Alpena	72611	Boone County	Alpena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 437-2228	235	64	3.6	64.3%	219 (93.2%)	4 (1.7%)	9 (3.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	72.9	52^nd of 305 public high schools	83.0%		46.5	161^st of 295 public high schools	45.4%	109	20.6	28.0	35.1	35.3	30.4	24.1	28.0	35.1	41.2	32.8	37.9	21.7	30.8	28.6		32.4	33.3	18.8	0.0		20.5	48.2	28.0	38.9	100.0	46.9	0.0		47.0	$10,073	$1,489	$8,584
Berryville High School	Public	9-12	902 W Trimble Ave	Berryville	72616	Carroll County	Berryville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 423-3312	545	64	8.5	69.4%	339 (62.2%)	3 (0.6%)	168 (30.8%)	15 (2.8%)	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	67.3	74^th of 305 public high schools	75.7%		54.7	129^th of 295 public high schools	56.3%	55			39.0	37.8	38.4			38.3	37.1	37.7				18.9		18.5	66.7	12.1	0.0	0.0	15.7				36.4	40.1	0.0	0.0	38.0	$10,085	$1,275	$8,810
Omaha High School	Public	7-12	522 W College	Omaha	72662	Boone County	Omaha School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 426-3373	174	86	2.0	68.4%	160 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	39	192^nd of 305 public high schools	37.0%		49.3	150^th of 295 public high schools	49.2%	42	23.0	20.6	26.7	17.2	22.0	26.9	27.5	33.4	17.2	26.3	34.6	13.6	25.1	8.0		10.0	60.0	6.7	0.0	0.0	11.7	23.0	17.2	20.0		34.5	66.7		37.5	$13,735	$1,053	$12,682
Eureka Springs High School	Public	9-12	44 Kings Hwy Rd	Eureka Springs	72632	Carroll County	Eureka Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 253-8875	222	21	10.7	51.4%	186 (83.8%)	7 (3.2%)	23 (10.4%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.7	14^th of 305 public high schools	95.4%		93.2	10^th of 295 public high schools	96.6%	4			41.0	50.0	44.9			44.2	50.1	46.8				37.3		37.3	0.0	30.4	0.0		28.0					63.6			63.6	$14,986	$1,204	$13,783
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	925 Goblin Dr	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8223	868	127	6.8	41.6%	786 (90.6%)	5 (0.6%)	41 (4.7%)	6 (0.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	87	20^th of 305 public high schools	93.4%					(n/a)			43.5	51.5	47.7			44.1	53.5	49.0				23.8		23.6	74.5	20.5	14.3	50.0	34.1				83.3	53.2	14.3	100.0	55.9	$9,335	$718	$8,617
North Ark Technical Center	Public	9-12	1515 Pioneer DR	Harrison	72601	Boone County	North Arkansas College Secondary Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 391-3513	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kingston High School	Public	7-12	300 School St	Kingston	72742	Madison County	Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 665-2835	109	32	3.4	51.4%	98 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	95.8	6^th of 305 public high schools	98.0%		83.9	30^th of 295 public high schools	89.8%	24	25.1	0.0	43.8	64.7	36.7	25.0	0.0	50.0	76.4	41.7	43.8	54.5	48.1	43.8		43.8		29.4			29.4	37.5	18.2	29.6		68.8			68.8	$13,025	$723	$12,301

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Forest High School

Is Green Forest High School a good school?

Green Forest High School ranks 136^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Green Forest High School?

Students at Green Forest High School are 48% Hispanic, 38% White, 7% Asian, 5% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Green Forest High School?

Green Forest High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Green Forest Elementary School
Middle : Green Forest Intermed School

How many students attend Green Forest High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Green Forest High School.

What district is Green Forest High School in?

Green Forest School District

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