Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Forest Park Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Ferdinand, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 533 students and part of the Northeast Dubois County School Corporation, which is ranked 28th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Park consistently ranks among the top high schools in Indiana, with students performing exceptionally well on standardized tests. In 2023-2024, 61.82% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 53.33% were proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, significantly higher than district and state averages. The school's 11th-grade students also demonstrate strong performance on the SAT, with 62.96% proficient or better in Evidence-based Reading and Writing and 39.81% proficient or better in Mathematics. Forest Park maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.8% to 97.0% over the past five years. While the school's student population is predominantly White, it has a growing population of Hispanic and Asian students.

Compared to nearby schools like Tell City Junior-Senior High School, Perry Central Junior-Senior High School, and Northeast Dubois Junior/Senior High School, Forest Park outperforms them in academic metrics such as ILEARN/English Language Arts and ILEARN/Math proficiency rates, as well as four-year graduation rates. However, Forest Park's chronic absenteeism rate of 10.6% in 2022-2023 is higher than the rates at Northeast Dubois Junior/Senior High School (4.0%) and Perry Central Junior-Senior High School (12.2%). Despite these challenges, Forest Park's commitment to investing in resources and infrastructure, as well as its focus on providing personalized attention to students, make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1440 Michigan St
       Ferdinand, IN  47532


(812) 817-0900

District: Southeast Dubois County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,844 Help


Feeder schools for Forest Park Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Ferdinand Elementary School
    Pine Ridge Elementary School
Middle:    Cedar Crest Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Park Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 92.4% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Forest Park Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 93.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Forest Park Junior-Senior High School employs 41 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School is $10,844.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Park Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Junior-Senior High School 37th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Forest Park Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Junior-Senior High School 28th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Forest Park Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Southeast Dubois County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Dubois County School Corp 23rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 81.67 36th 370 90.3%
2006 80.65 44th 375 88.3%
2007 77.27 59th 382 84.6%
2008 79.75 53rd 392 86.5%
2009 92.05 12th 423 97.2%
2010 80.29 50th 428 88.3%
2011 75.89 81st 451 82.0%
2012 74.94 78th 447 82.6%
2013 74.99 81st 444 81.8%
2014 81.14 47th 470 90.0%
2015 86.16 38th 485 92.2%
2016 79.61 66th 494 86.6%
2017 86.61 34th 472 92.8%
2018 89.75 21st 473 95.6%
2019 94.49 13th 470 97.2%
2021 93.96 21st 483 95.7%
2022 97.57 6th 490 98.8%
2023 89.70 38th 489 92.2%
2024 90.49 37th 485 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 90.33 12th 349 96.6%
2006 85.03 27th 349 92.3%
2007 78.39 54th 354 84.7%
2008 88.21 19th 360 94.7%
2009 92.67 10th 364 97.3%
2010 69.37 40th 362 89.0%
2011 85.09 9th 364 97.5%
2012 77.88 18th 373 95.2%
2013 72.61 32nd 353 90.9%
2014 60.03 93rd 379 75.5%
2015 78.18 24th 400 94.0%
2016 83.90 25th 394 93.7%
2017 86.37 22nd 380 94.2%
2018 87.10 33rd 385 91.4%
2019 55.99 145th 389 62.7%
2021 84.43 25th 388 93.6%
2022 94.67 16th 409 96.1%
2023 88.70 19th 398 95.2%
2024 85.87 28th 431 93.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.69 19th 289 93.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.43 27th 379 92.9%
2024 79.03 42nd 377 88.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.08 18th 388 95.4%
2024 89.80 17th 392 95.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.59 22nd 383 94.3%
2024 78.43 49th 392 87.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.24 26th 378 93.1%
2023 87.49 26th 375 93.1%
2024 82.94 35th 381 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 541 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1989 499 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1990 520 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1991 542 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 556 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 605 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 630 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 667 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1996 667 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1997 666 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1998 696 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 701 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 691 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2001 682 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2002 723 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2003 723 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2004 706 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2005 681 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2006 702 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 695 3 4 1 0 n/a n/a 1 704
2008 681 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 2 690
2009 684 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 692
2010 652 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 1 660
2011 653 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 654
2012 647 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 654
2013 652 0 1 5 2 0 2 0 662
2014 621 0 0 6 3 0 2 0 632
2015 583 0 0 6 3 0 5 0 597
2016 578 0 0 9 3 0 7 0 597
2017 571 0 0 14 3 0 9 0 597
2018 562 1 3 18 2 0 10 0 596
2019 533 2 4 22 1 0 10 0 572
2020 549 1 4 23 0 0 10 0 587
2021 532 1 4 24 0 0 7 0 568
2022 522 1 4 28 0 0 11 0 566
2023 488 2 6 24 0 0 13 0 533

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 Park Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 31.3 17.2 4.8
1989 499 31.3 15.9 3.2
1990 520 29.5 17.6 5.2
1991 542 30.3 17.8 6.5
1992 557 30.6 18.2 6.8
1993 607 31.8 19.1 4.9
1994 630 32.8 19.2 5.4
1995 673 34.5 19.5 4.9
1996 673 34.5 19.5 4.9
1997 670 35.3 19.0 6
1998 701 35.3 19.9 5.6
1999 705 35.9 19.6 9.8
2000 695 38.4 18.1 10.6
2001 687 38.2 18.0 10.2
2002 731 38.7 18.9 11.5
2003 731 38.7 18.9 11.5
2004 711 38.7 18.4 12.2
2005 690 38.1 18.1 12.8
2006 709 37.6 18.9 12.7
2007 704 n/a n/a 14.2
2008 690 37.3 18.5 15.7
2009 692 37.3 18.6 14.2
2010 660 36.6 17.9 19.9
2011 654 37.1 17.6 18.5
2012 654 37.0 17.6 20
2013 662 37.0 17.8 20.1
2014 632 38.5 16.4 19.8
2015 597 37.0 16.1 19.6
2016 597 36.0 16.5 19.6
2017 597 36.2 16.4 19.4
2018 596 38.0 15.6 23.7
2019 572 39.9 14.3 19.9
2020 587 39.2 14.9 21.3
2021 568 40.8 13.9 21.1
2022 566 38.0 14.8 20.5
2023 533 41.0 13.0 22.9

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 Park Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 31.3 17.2 4.8
1989 499 31.3 15.9 3.2
1990 520 29.5 17.6 5.2
1991 542 30.3 17.8 6.5
1992 557 30.6 18.2 6.8
1993 607 31.8 19.1 4.9
1994 630 32.8 19.2 5.4
1995 673 34.5 19.5 4.9
1996 673 34.5 19.5 4.9
1997 670 35.3 19.0 6
1998 701 35.3 19.9 5.6
1999 705 35.9 19.6 9.8
2000 695 38.4 18.1 10.6
2001 687 38.2 18.0 10.2
2002 731 38.7 18.9 11.5
2003 731 38.7 18.9 11.5
2004 711 38.7 18.4 12.2
2005 690 38.1 18.1 12.8
2006 709 37.6 18.9 12.7
2007 704 n/a n/a 14.2
2008 690 37.3 18.5 15.7
2009 692 37.3 18.6 14.2
2010 660 36.6 17.9 19.9
2011 654 37.1 17.6 18.5
2012 654 37.0 17.6 20
2013 662 37.0 17.8 20.1
2014 632 38.5 16.4 19.8
2015 597 37.0 16.1 19.6
2016 597 36.0 16.5 19.6
2017 597 36.2 16.4 19.4
2018 596 38.0 15.6 23.7
2019 572 39.9 14.3 19.9
2020 587 39.2 14.9 21.3
2021 568 40.8 13.9 21.1
2022 566 38.0 14.8 20.5
2023 533 41.0 13.0 22.9

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 Park Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $06 (0.1%) $8,753 (99.9%) $8,759
2020 $15 (0.2%) $8,046 (99.8%) $8,061
2021 $100 (1.1%) $8,988 (98.9%) $9,089
2022 $525 (4.8%) $10,319 (95.2%) $10,844

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 38th of 489 Middle schools
 5%
Ranks 145th of 389 High schoolsRanks 19th of 398 High schools
 32.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Junior-Senior High School)73.155.1
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)73.155.1
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Forest Park Junior-Senior High School)62.843.8
 19%
   7th Grade Math (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)62.843.8
 19%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Junior-Senior High School)72.561.2
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)72.561.2
 11.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Forest Park Junior-Senior High School)66.761.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)66.761.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Forest Park Junior-Senior High School)37.347.8
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)37.347.8
 10.5%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572533
 6.8%
African American22
American Indian10
 100%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic2224
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White533488
 8.4%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%22.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Students at Forest Park Junior-Senior High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Yes. Forest Park Junior-Senior High School ranks in the top 6.5% of Indiana high schools.

Forest Park Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ferdinand Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Ridge Elementary School
Middle : Cedar Crest Intermediate School

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Forest Park Junior-Senior High School.


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