Is Forest City High School a good school?

Forest City High School ranks 126 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Forest City High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 333 students attended Forest City High School.

What is the racial makeup of Forest City High School?

Students at Forest City High School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Forest City High School?

Forest City High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Forest City Elementary School Middle : Forest City Middle School

Forest City High School in Forest City IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest City High School ranks better than 62.7% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forest City High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest City High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Forest City High School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest City High School is $15,828.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Forest City High School 126^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Forest City High School in the ranking list.)

Forest City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest City Community School District 144^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest City High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	58.55	175^th	351	50.1%
2013	73.04	70^th	351	80.1%
2014	53.59	174^th	322	46.0%
2015	70.88	94^th	324	71.0%
2016	55.38	156^th	320	51.3%
2017	68.53	99^th	325	69.5%
2018	70.50	93^rd	320	70.9%
2019	48.89	187^th	327	42.8%
2021	58.77	138^th	327	57.8%
2022	75.37	59^th	332	82.2%
2023	80.57	35^th	336	89.6%
2024	63.08	126^th	338	62.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest 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	387	2	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1989	391	2	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1990	371	3	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
1991	395	0	7	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	412
1992	393	0	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
1993	407	1	8	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	426
1994	431	1	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	445
1995	486	2	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
1996	486	2	6	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	505
1997	461	3	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
1998	466	2	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	487
1999	485	2	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	501
2000	490	0	5	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	503
2001	476	0	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
2002	475	3	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2003	475	3	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2004	475	5	13	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	505
2005	454	2	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	471
2006	443	1	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	455
2007	414	1	7	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	430
2008	414	1	11	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	437
2009	392	2	10	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
2010	344	3	5	15	0	1	6	0	374
2011	323	10	4	14	0	0	8	0	359
2012	331	7	7	9	1	0	10	0	365
2013	314	6	8	11	2	0	9	0	350
2014	320	12	8	15	1	0	10	0	366
2015	333	10	10	20	2	0	5	0	380
2016	329	11	5	22	0	0	4	0	371
2017	346	6	6	24	0	0	3	0	385
2018	334	6	7	26	0	0	6	0	379
2019	312	8	5	32	0	0	7	0	364
2020	300	7	4	29	1	2	7	0	350
2021	297	10	4	21	1	2	11	0	346
2022	271	9	4	31	1	2	9	0	327
2023	264	9	5	32	1	2	11	0	324
2024	272	11	4	32	1	0	10	3	333

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 Forest City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	400	30.2	13.2	16
1989	407	3.0	135.6	18.4
1990	385	31.0	12.4	17.1
1991	412	31.5	13.0	12.4
1992	407	36.0	11.3	10.3
1993	426	36.0	11.8	11.5
1994	445	38.8	11.5	8.5
1995	505	38.0	13.3	8.9
1996	505	38.0	13.3	8.9
1997	479	38.0	12.6	9.2
1998	487	39.5	12.3	12.3
1999	501	42.2	11.9	16.4
2000	503	43.0	11.7	16.1
2001	486	43.0	11.3	15.2
2002	500	42.0	11.9	16.8
2003	500	42.0	11.9	16.8
2004	505	42.0	12.0	19.2
2005	471	35.0	13.5	16.3
2006	455	35.3	12.9	15.8
2007	430	36.0	11.9	22.8
2008	437	35.0	12.5	22
2009	416	35.1	11.9	25.7
2010	374	35.0	10.6	28.1
2011	359	31.0	11.5	30.1
2012	365	31.0	11.7	30.4
2013	350	31.0	11.2	29.4
2014	366	31.0	11.8	34.2
2015	380	30.0	12.6	30.3
2016	371	28.0	13.2	31
2017	385	26.0	14.8	31.4
2018	379	26.4	14.3	36.1
2019	364	24.9	14.5	32.4
2020	350	26.9	12.9	32.3
2021	346	26.9	12.8	32.4
2022	327	27.9	11.6	32.1
2023	324	26.9	12.0	35.2
2024	333	26.7	12.4	36.3

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 Forest City High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	400	30.2	13.2	16
1989	407	3.0	135.6	18.4
1990	385	31.0	12.4	17.1
1991	412	31.5	13.0	12.4
1992	407	36.0	11.3	10.3
1993	426	36.0	11.8	11.5
1994	445	38.8	11.5	8.5
1995	505	38.0	13.3	8.9
1996	505	38.0	13.3	8.9
1997	479	38.0	12.6	9.2
1998	487	39.5	12.3	12.3
1999	501	42.2	11.9	16.4
2000	503	43.0	11.7	16.1
2001	486	43.0	11.3	15.2
2002	500	42.0	11.9	16.8
2003	500	42.0	11.9	16.8
2004	505	42.0	12.0	19.2
2005	471	35.0	13.5	16.3
2006	455	35.3	12.9	15.8
2007	430	36.0	11.9	22.8
2008	437	35.0	12.5	22
2009	416	35.1	11.9	25.7
2010	374	35.0	10.6	28.1
2011	359	31.0	11.5	30.1
2012	365	31.0	11.7	30.4
2013	350	31.0	11.2	29.4
2014	366	31.0	11.8	34.2
2015	380	30.0	12.6	30.3
2016	371	28.0	13.2	31
2017	385	26.0	14.8	31.4
2018	379	26.4	14.3	36.1
2019	364	24.9	14.5	32.4
2020	350	26.9	12.9	32.3
2021	346	26.9	12.8	32.4
2022	327	27.9	11.6	32.1
2023	324	26.9	12.0	35.2
2024	333	26.7	12.4	36.3

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 Forest City High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$270 (1.7%)	$15,558 (98.3%)	$15,828

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest City High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 336 High schools	46.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City High School)	67.1	82.2	15.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City Community School District)	67.1	82.2	15.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Forest City High School)	76.8	71.2	5.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Forest City Community School District)	76.8	71.2	5.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City High School)	67	91.3	24.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City Community School District)	67	91.3	24.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forest City High School)	69.7	81.5	11.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forest City Community School District)	69.7	81.5	11.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	324	11%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	32	32
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	312	264	15.4%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	35.2%	2.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (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	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest City High School	Public	9-12	206 W School St	Forest City	50436	Winnebago County	Forest City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 585-2324	333	27	12.4	36.3%	272 (81.7%)	11 (3.3%)	32 (9.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	63.1	126^th of 338 public high schools	62.7%		80.6	35^th of 336 public high schools	89.6%	91	77.9	80.0	76.5	61.6	72.7	77.9	80.3	$15,828	$270	$15,558
Lake Mills Senior High School	Public	9-12	102 S 4th Ave E	Lake Mills	50450	Winnebago County	Lake Mills Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 592-0893	213	20	10.8	31.9%	183 (85.9%)	2 (0.9%)	21 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	78.6	38^th of 338 public high schools	88.8%		72.3	72^nd of 336 public high schools	78.6%	34	93.8	80.9	84.5	70.8	83.0	84.5	72.3	$15,089	$496	$14,593
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School	Public	9-12	605 West Lyon Street	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 923-2632	294	23	13.0	25.9%	270 (91.8%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	72.9	74^th of 338 public high schools	78.1%		72.8	69^th of 336 public high schools	79.5%	5	84.3	84.7	89.2	67.1	76.4	81.3	66.7	$15,762	$212	$15,550
West Hancock High School	Public	9-12	420 9th Ave SW	Britt	50423	Hancock County	West Hancock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 843-3863	170	17	10.1	38.8%	134 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (16.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.9%)	71.3	85^th of 338 public high schools	74.9%		84.4	23^rd of 336 public high schools	93.2%	62	87.0	78.0	71.8	78.3	78.0	74.4	78.0	$16,943	$1,042	$15,901
Clear Lake High School	Public	9-12	125 N 20th St	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-5235	458	32	14.3	33.6%	392 (85.6%)	4 (0.9%)	26 (5.7%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.3%)	65.9	114^th of 338 public high schools	66.3%		74	62^nd of 336 public high schools	81.5%	52	84.8	82.2	81.9	73.6	69.2	74.5	61.9	$16,404	$315	$16,089
North Iowa High School	Public	9-12	111 3rd Ave NW	Buffalo Center	50424	Winnebago County	North Iowa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 562-2525	134	8	16.8	45.5%	111 (82.8%)	1 (0.7%)	20 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	53.5	175^th of 338 public high schools	48.2%		33.2	257^th of 336 public high schools	23.5%	82	76.3	67.9	70.8	73.7	69.0	65.2	67.9	$17,022	$541	$16,481

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