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Forest Hills Consolidated School

Summary:

Forest Hills Consolidated School is an alternative public school in Jackman, Maine, serving 157 students in grades K-12 and part of the Regional School Unit 82/Maine School Administrative District 12. The school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.5% to 31.8%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Its performance on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) has been mixed, with proficiency rates in 2022-2023 lower than the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, though the school had outperformed the state in the previous two years.

Forest Hills Consolidated School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.64% to 35.29%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.9 to 8.7, which is significantly lower than the state or regional averages. This could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students.

The analysis of Forest Hills Consolidated School reveals a complex picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and fluctuating test scores could be key priorities for the school's leadership and the broader community. Additionally, ensuring equitable support for the diverse student population could be an important focus area for the school.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 606 Main Street
       Jackman, ME  04945

(207) 668-5291

District: Regional School Unit 82/Maine School Admin District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 123 Maine Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,369 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
American Indian:
2.0%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Hills Consolidated School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Forest Hills Consolidated School ranks better than 51.2% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.2. (See more...)
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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 (94%), American Indian (2%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hills Consolidated School is 8. (See more...)
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Compare Forest Hills Consolidated School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hills Consolidated School is $19,369.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Hills Consolidated School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Consolidated School 60th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Forest Hills Consolidated School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Forest Hills Consolidated School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.09 107th 192 44.3%
2007 34.76 148th 198 25.3%
2008 42.28 119th 195 39.0%
2009 37.64 158th 209 24.4%
2010 21.98 179th 193 7.3%
2011 8.84 180th 186 3.2%
2012 12.56 253rd 258 1.9%
2013 6.83 257th 261 1.5%
2016 55.86 104th 255 59.2%
2017 27.31 209th 256 18.4%
2018 51.00 126th 254 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Forest Hills Consolidated School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 37.35 66th 103 35.9%
2012 15.23 100th 107 6.5%
2013 29.77 83rd 106 21.7%
2015 27.69 49th 98 50.0%
2016 46.68 52nd 111 53.2%
2018 41.54 65th 114 43.0%
2021 40.49 71st 82 13.4%
2022 78.99 17th 98 82.7%
2023 41.20 60th 123 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Forest Hills Consolidated School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 240 240
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 251 251
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 236 236
1994 213 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 230 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 230 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 215 0 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 202 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 191 0 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2000 195 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2001 195 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 189 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2003 189 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2004 180 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 181 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2006 179 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 182 2 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 174 1 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 187
2009 174 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 180
2010 171 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 177
2011 163 0 0 5 2 1 0 0 171
2012 170 1 0 6 3 0 1 0 181
2013 150 1 1 5 3 0 0 0 160
2014 152 1 1 5 4 0 1 0 164
2015 163 4 1 5 3 0 1 0 177
2016 158 2 1 5 4 1 1 0 172
2017 155 2 1 7 5 1 0 0 171
2018 128 2 2 2 10 2 1 0 147
2019 124 2 2 7 6 1 0 0 142
2020 130 3 3 6 7 0 0 0 149
2021 109 2 1 4 7 0 0 0 123
2022 124 2 2 3 5 0 0 0 136
2023 145 2 1 4 4 1 0 0 157
2024 140 2 1 2 3 1 0 0 149

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 Hills Consolidated School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 240 20.7 11.5 n/a
1992 251 20.7 12.1 n/a
1993 236 20.0 11.8 20.3
1994 226 20.0 11.3 19.5
1995 241 20.0 12.1 24.5
1996 241 20.0 12.1 24.5
1997 225 20.0 11.3 20.4
1998 216 20.4 10.6 18.1
1999 206 20.6 10.0 37.9
2000 206 20.2 10.2 37.4
2001 205 20.2 10.1 34.1
2002 197 19.6 10.1 46.2
2003 197 19.6 10.1 46.2
2004 186 21.4 8.7 42.5
2005 190 22.7 8.4 36.8
2006 188 23.7 7.9 37.8
2007 194 23.9 8.1 19.6
2008 187 30.8 6.1 33.7
2009 180 18.3 8.1 40
2010 177 22.4 7.9 49.2
2011 171 20.5 8.3 49.7
2012 181 17.8 10.1 6.1
2013 160 14.9 10.7 46.3
2014 164 17.7 9.2 46.3
2015 177 16.0 11.0 42.9
2016 172 18.0 9.5 44.2
2017 171 17.1 10.0 42.7
2018 147 17.1 8.5 49
2019 142 18.6 7.6 43.7
2020 149 17.6 8.4 45
2021 123 17.6 6.9 27.6
2022 136 17.6 7.7 35.3
2023 157 18.0 8.7 33.8
2024 149 18.6 8.0 28.2

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 Hills Consolidated School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 240 20.7 11.5 n/a
1992 251 20.7 12.1 n/a
1993 236 20.0 11.8 20.3
1994 226 20.0 11.3 19.5
1995 241 20.0 12.1 24.5
1996 241 20.0 12.1 24.5
1997 225 20.0 11.3 20.4
1998 216 20.4 10.6 18.1
1999 206 20.6 10.0 37.9
2000 206 20.2 10.2 37.4
2001 205 20.2 10.1 34.1
2002 197 19.6 10.1 46.2
2003 197 19.6 10.1 46.2
2004 186 21.4 8.7 42.5
2005 190 22.7 8.4 36.8
2006 188 23.7 7.9 37.8
2007 194 23.9 8.1 19.6
2008 187 30.8 6.1 33.7
2009 180 18.3 8.1 40
2010 177 22.4 7.9 49.2
2011 171 20.5 8.3 49.7
2012 181 17.8 10.1 6.1
2013 160 14.9 10.7 46.3
2014 164 17.7 9.2 46.3
2015 177 16.0 11.0 42.9
2016 172 18.0 9.5 44.2
2017 171 17.1 10.0 42.7
2018 147 17.1 8.5 49
2019 142 18.6 7.6 43.7
2020 149 17.6 8.4 45
2021 123 17.6 6.9 27.6
2022 136 17.6 7.7 35.3
2023 157 18.0 8.7 33.8
2024 149 18.6 8.0 28.2

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 Forest Hills Consolidated School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,277
2019 $17,393
2020 $17,156
2021 $22,180
2022 $20,172
2023 $19,369

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hills Consolidated 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Forest Hills Consolidated School)44.891.7
 46.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 82/Maine School Admin District 12)47.491.8
 44.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Forest Hills Consolidated School)36.887.5
 50.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 82/Maine School Admin District 12)39.585.3
 45.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students142157
 10.6%
African American22
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander11
White124145
 16.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%33.8%
 9.9%

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Students at Forest Hills Consolidated School are 94% White, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Forest Hills Consolidated School.

Forest Hills Consolidated School ranks 60th of 123 Maine alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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