Forest Hill High School

Summary:

Forest Hill High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Jackson, Mississippi, with a student population of 991 that is predominantly African American (95.06%). The school is part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Hill High School consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than nearby schools like Murrah High School and Jim Hill High School. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 34.9% in Algebra I, 23.2% in English II, 30.6% in Biology, and 49.2% in U.S. History, compared to state averages of 67.4%, 46.2%, 60.6%, and 70.8%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi high schools, with a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch at Forest Hill High School (100%) suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which likely plays a significant role in the school's academic performance. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, the underlying socioeconomic factors and systemic issues within the Jackson Public School District may need to be addressed to drive improvements at Forest Hill High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2607 Raymond Road
Jackson, MS 39212

(601) 371-4313

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,094

Feeder schools for Forest Hill High School:

Elementary:	Bates Elementary School
	Timberlawn Elementary School
Middle:	Cardozo Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 991

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Hill High School ranks worse than 94.3% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forest Hill 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: African American (95.1%), Hispanic (1.9%), White (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hill High School is 16.3. 5 high schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Forest Hill High School employs 60.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hill High School is $12,094. 5 high schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hill High School 215^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Forest Hill High School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Hill High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	42.05	163^rd	232	29.7%
2005	34.76	175^th	232	24.6%
2006	6.02	232^nd	232	0.0%
2007	24.45	193^rd	232	16.8%
2008	32.29	171^st	235	27.2%
2009	42.53	151^st	235	35.7%
2010	55.58	110^th	235	53.2%
2011	33.23	179^th	244	26.6%
2012	36.38	164^th	241	32.0%
2013	21.20	198^th	238	16.8%
2014	34.90	168^th	236	28.8%
2015	15.10	191^st	226	15.5%
2016	8.59	225^th	231	2.6%
2017	5.88	234^th	237	1.3%
2018	5.03	229^th	233	1.7%
2019	4.65	230^th	233	1.3%
2021	9.20	220^th	231	4.8%
2022	12.10	210^th	228	7.9%
2023	16.88	197^th	226	12.8%
2024	8.67	215^th	228	5.7%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Hill High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	665	250	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	925
1991	598	285	7	6	3	n/a	n/a	899
1992	757	455	7	5	7	n/a	n/a	1231
1993	660	522	16	0	0	n/a	n/a	1198
1994	720	646	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1368
1995	587	718	9	2	2	n/a	n/a	1318
1996	587	718	9	2	2	n/a	n/a	1318
1997	490	801	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	1306
1998	425	823	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	1264
1999	418	869	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	1302
2000	301	839	7	3	2	n/a	n/a	1152
2001	245	919	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	1176
2002	126	924	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1054
2003	126	924	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1054
2004	103	977	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1084
2005	69	1008	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1081
2006	54	1116	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1176
2007	33	1095	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	1136
2008	23	1121	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	1150
2009	24	1037	2	4	0	0	0	1067
2010	16	1233	2	4	0	0	0	1255
2011	9	1312	1	7	0	0	0	1329
2012	9	1336	0	8	0	0	1	1354
2013	11	1229	1	5	0	0	1	1247
2014	6	1153	1	5	0	0	1	1166
2015	7	1131	1	7	0	0	2	1148
2016	12	1169	0	8	0	0	1	1190
2017	10	1098	0	10	0	0	0	1118
2018	15	1039	0	9	0	0	0	1063
2019	7	1001	0	14	0	0	3	1025
2020	10	1005	0	12	0	0	3	1030
2021	9	924	1	13	0	0	4	951
2022	7	921	1	14	0	0	10	953
2023	14	942	3	19	1	0	12	991

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 Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	925	45.3	20.4	n/a
1991	899	46.8	19.2	n/a
1992	1231	59.2	20.7	61.2
1993	1198	68.0	17.6	63.4
1994	1368	67.3	20.3	63.4
1995	1318	60.8	21.7	64.6
1996	1318	60.8	21.7	64.6
1997	1306	62.7	20.8	69.8
1998	1264	67.2	18.8	69.2
1999	1302	73.2	17.8	78
2000	1152	69.4	16.6	78.7
2001	1176	65.8	17.9	81.1
2002	1054	58.0	18.2	83
2003	1054	58.0	18.2	83
2004	1084	57.1	19.0	42.6
2005	1081	55.5	19.5	48.9
2006	1176	63.9	18.4	65.3
2007	1136	67.5	16.8	72
2008	1150	68.8	16.7	72.3
2009	1067	68.2	15.6	76.6
2010	1255	73.2	17.1	78.2
2011	1329	74.7	17.7	83.4
2012	1354	75.7	17.8	82.3
2013	1247	78.5	15.8	86.6
2014	1166	71.2	16.3	89.2
2015	1148	79.0	14.5	100
2016	1190	72.0	16.5	100
2017	1118	73.1	15.2	100
2018	1063	70.6	15.0	100
2019	1025	67.3	15.2	100
2020	1030	63.3	16.2	100
2021	951	69.3	13.7	100
2022	953	67.4	14.1	100
2023	991	60.6	16.3	100

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 Hill High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	925	45.3	20.4	n/a
1991	899	46.8	19.2	n/a
1992	1231	59.2	20.7	61.2
1993	1198	68.0	17.6	63.4
1994	1368	67.3	20.3	63.4
1995	1318	60.8	21.7	64.6
1996	1318	60.8	21.7	64.6
1997	1306	62.7	20.8	69.8
1998	1264	67.2	18.8	69.2
1999	1302	73.2	17.8	78
2000	1152	69.4	16.6	78.7
2001	1176	65.8	17.9	81.1
2002	1054	58.0	18.2	83
2003	1054	58.0	18.2	83
2004	1084	57.1	19.0	42.6
2005	1081	55.5	19.5	48.9
2006	1176	63.9	18.4	65.3
2007	1136	67.5	16.8	72
2008	1150	68.8	16.7	72.3
2009	1067	68.2	15.6	76.6
2010	1255	73.2	17.1	78.2
2011	1329	74.7	17.7	83.4
2012	1354	75.7	17.8	82.3
2013	1247	78.5	15.8	86.6
2014	1166	71.2	16.3	89.2
2015	1148	79.0	14.5	100
2016	1190	72.0	16.5	100
2017	1118	73.1	15.2	100
2018	1063	70.6	15.0	100
2019	1025	67.3	15.2	100
2020	1030	63.3	16.2	100
2021	951	69.3	13.7	100
2022	953	67.4	14.1	100
2023	991	60.6	16.3	100

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 Hill High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,993
2018	$8,977
2019	$9,592
2020	$10,718
2021	$10,745
2022	$12,094

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hill High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 230^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 197^th of 226 High schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Forest Hill High School)	4.6	33.5	28.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Public School District)	15.9	48.3	32.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Forest Hill High School)	16.6	29.6	13%
End of Course English II (Jackson Public School District)	20.8	32	11.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Forest Hill High School)	16.5	65.1	48.6%
End of Course Biology (Jackson Public School District)	24.6	39.3	14.7%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Forest Hill High School)	16.2	52.3	36.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jackson Public School District)	32.9	55	22.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1025	991	3.3%
African American	1001	942	5.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	14	19	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	7	14	100%
Two or More Races	3	12	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Forest Hill High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Forest Hill High School	Public	9-12	2607 Raymond Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4313	991	61	16.3	100.0%	14 (1.4%)	942 (95.1%)	19 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.2%)	8.7	215^th of 228 public high schools	5.7%		16.9	197^th of 226 public high schools	12.8%	18					34.9	23.2		30.6	49.2	$12,094
Wingfield High School	Public	9-12	1985 Scanlon Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4350	608	45	13.6	100.0%	4 (0.7%)	582 (95.7%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2.8	228^th of 228 public high schools	0.0%		5.7	220^th of 226 public high schools	2.7%	8					19.3	15.0		24.6	37.7	$13,445
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5354	908	73	12.3	100.0%	3 (0.3%)	877 (96.6%)	24 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	20.6	185^th of 228 public high schools	18.9%		23.1	174^th of 226 public high schools	23.0%	11					54.6	31.5		44.8	49.4	$13,591
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson St	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5393	774	54	14.4	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	751 (97.0%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	4.4	226^th of 228 public high schools	0.9%		9.5	212^th of 226 public high schools	6.2%	14					21.2	20.1		32.5	31.2	$13,663
Career Development Center	Public	9-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
French Elementary School	Public	7-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5221	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lanier High School	Public	7-12	833 W Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	603	47	12.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	590 (97.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	6.5	221^st of 228 public high schools	3.1%		13	204^th of 226 public high schools	9.7%	17	11.5	14.5	14.0	29.1	45.6	12.9	20.9	24.4	39.7	$14,169
Clinton High School	Public	10-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-5656	1,226	64	19.0	99.8%	403 (32.9%)	704 (57.4%)	47 (3.8%)	56 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.1%)	80	34^th of 228 public high schools	85.1%		83.2	18^th of 226 public high schools	92.0%	16					41.2	66.3		45.5	78.8	$10,733
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,326	73	18.1	100.0%	22 (1.7%)	1,255 (94.6%)	27 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	26.4	169^th of 228 public high schools	25.9%		39.4	144^th of 226 public high schools	36.3%	25					47.8	39.2		31.3	64.8	$11,435

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill High School

What schools feed into Forest Hill High School?

Forest Hill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bates Elementary School
Elementary : Timberlawn Elementary School
Middle : Cardozo Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Forest Hill High School?

Students at Forest Hill High School are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Forest Hill High School in?

Jackson Public School District

How many students attend Forest Hill High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 991 students attended Forest Hill High School.

Is Forest Hill High School a good school?

Forest Hill High School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Mississippi high schools.

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