Forest Grove High School

Summary:

Forest Grove High School is a public high school located in Forest Grove, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,977 students. The school is part of the Forest Grove School District 15, which is ranked 90 out of 140 districts in Oregon and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Forest Grove High School faces several academic challenges, with its performance generally lower than the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 47.2% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.2% and the district average of 43.7%. In mathematics, only 18.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 20% and the district average of 18%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing relatively better, while Hispanic students, students with low socioeconomic status, special education students, and migrant students perform relatively worse.

Nearby schools, such as Aloha High School, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, and Westview High School, generally outperform Forest Grove High School in academic metrics and rankings. Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, in particular, stands out with exceptional performance, ranking 8th out of 268 Oregon high schools in 2023-2024 and having significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state and district averages. Despite Forest Grove High School's higher spending per student, the school's academic outcomes have not shown a direct correlation with the increased funding.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1401 Nichols Ln
       Forest Grove, OR  97116-3299


(503) 359-2432

District: Forest Grove School District 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,812 Help


Feeder schools for Forest Grove High School:

Elementary:    Cornelius Elementary School
    Dilley Elementary School
    Echo Shaw Elementary School
    Fern Hill Elementary School
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Middle:    Neil Armstrong Middle School
    Tom McCall Upper Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  1,977

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.9%
White:
35.4%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Grove High School ranks better than 56% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Forest Grove 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: Hispanic (57.9%), White (35.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Grove High School is 19.7. (See more...)
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Compare Forest Grove High School employs 100.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Grove High School is $18,812.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Grove High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove High School 118th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Forest Grove High School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Grove School District 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove School District 15 90th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Grove High School

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Rank History for all students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.35 85th 225 62.2%
2005 67.59 63rd 231 72.7%
2006 69.60 58th 235 75.3%
2007 87.54 18th 244 92.6%
2008 75.79 48th 249 80.7%
2009 70.54 64th 263 75.7%
2010 78.08 48th 285 83.2%
2011 79.41 41st 299 86.3%
2012 73.35 62nd 308 79.9%
2013 70.22 81st 303 73.3%
2014 56.75 147th 301 51.2%
2015 30.70 224th 292 23.3%
2016 33.29 218th 292 25.3%
2017 28.50 220th 283 22.3%
2018 44.00 163rd 283 42.4%
2019 32.94 193rd 266 27.4%
2022 33.10 166th 241 31.1%
2023 35.50 169th 258 34.5%
2024 49.76 118th 268 56.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.87 54th 98 44.9%
2022 38.49 27th 47 42.6%
2023 46.72 35th 69 49.3%
2024 88.52 7th 68 89.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.40 123rd 132 6.8%
2019 40.68 58th 98 40.8%
2022 19.43 53rd 53 0.0%
2023 49.79 33rd 80 58.8%
2024 34.93 46th 69 33.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.37 183rd 254 28.0%
2019 24.61 194th 229 15.3%
2022 33.31 165th 241 31.5%
2023 20.62 190th 224 15.2%
2024 34.43 101st 170 40.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.58 16th 20 20.0%
2024 26.22 15th 17 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.89 144th 251 42.6%
2019 23.07 175th 199 12.1%
2022 38.17 120th 194 38.1%
2023 36.22 128th 200 36.0%
2024 53.19 86th 213 59.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.05 10th 43 76.7%
2019 75.01 11th 46 76.1%
2022 63.43 24th 57 57.9%
2023 61.66 33rd 75 56.0%
2024 63.34 27th 69 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.70 158th 250 36.8%
2019 28.30 168th 206 18.4%
2022 27.55 156th 200 22.0%
2023 35.07 141st 214 34.1%
2024 44.85 107th 216 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 94th 156 39.7%
2019 22.03 128th 144 11.1%
2022 34.19 80th 123 35.0%
2023 43.21 73rd 134 45.5%
2024 41.65 67th 132 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Grove High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.12 103rd 266 61.3%
2019 56.72 105th 245 57.1%
2022 54.77 96th 228 57.9%
2023 58.65 84th 237 64.6%
2024 74.26 49th 244 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Grove High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1106 4 32 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1219
1989 1026 3 18 89 0 n/a n/a 0 1136
1990 1033 4 13 89 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1991 1019 5 8 123 1 n/a n/a 0 1156
1992 1000 8 14 141 0 n/a n/a 0 1163
1993 1059 4 15 177 2 n/a n/a 0 1257
1994 1067 7 16 208 3 n/a n/a 0 1301
1995 1154 9 32 235 2 n/a n/a 0 1432
1996 1154 9 32 235 2 n/a n/a 0 1432
1997 1170 7 31 236 1 n/a n/a 0 1445
1998 1123 7 32 249 2 n/a n/a 0 1413
1999 1139 7 29 268 2 n/a n/a 0 1445
2000 1072 9 31 293 6 n/a n/a 0 1411
2001 1063 9 25 337 4 n/a n/a 0 1438
2002 1086 16 28 407 5 n/a n/a 0 1542
2003 1086 16 28 407 5 n/a n/a 0 1542
2004 1059 16 26 448 11 n/a n/a 2 1562
2005 1111 11 28 493 15 n/a n/a 1 1659
2006 1104 10 20 568 13 n/a n/a 0 1715
2007 1183 12 20 699 12 n/a n/a 14 1940
2008 1121 9 28 774 11 n/a n/a 21 1964
2009 1095 7 28 766 9 n/a n/a 17 1922
2010 1061 17 20 795 16 n/a n/a 44 1953
2011 1063 12 24 826 9 8 28 0 1970
2012 985 21 20 812 8 7 40 0 1893
2013 931 14 22 832 11 6 41 0 1857
2014 942 16 19 857 12 11 40 0 1897
2015 899 15 23 886 7 7 55 0 1892
2016 908 12 21 914 9 8 52 0 1924
2017 891 12 23 941 7 5 53 0 1932
2018 817 9 24 995 5 4 54 0 1908
2019 779 13 29 1006 2 5 52 0 1886
2020 766 10 30 1039 6 3 57 4 1915
2021 720 12 29 1050 6 5 60 2 1884
2022 706 10 26 1086 7 9 67 11 1922
2023 700 20 17 1144 8 6 61 21 1977

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 Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1219 73.8 16.5 12.6
1989 1136 74.9 15.1 11.4
1990 1139 76.7 14.8 0
1991 1156 64.3 17.9 15
1992 1163 60.4 19.2 15.9
1993 1257 66.6 18.9 18
1994 1301 64.2 20.3 24.8
1995 1432 68.0 21.1 22.1
1996 1432 68.0 21.1 22.1
1997 1445 66.8 21.6 15.3
1998 1413 71.4 19.8 20.2
1999 1445 70.6 20.5 31.9
2000 1411 70.9 19.9 21.7
2001 1438 71.1 20.2 26.9
2002 1542 79.8 19.3 40.6
2003 1542 79.8 19.3 40.6
2004 1562 76.4 20.4 46.2
2005 1659 80.0 20.7 38.7
2006 1715 79.0 21.7 45.8
2007 1940 85.3 22.7 43.6
2008 1964 89.3 22.0 46.7
2009 1922 94.2 20.4 52.3
2010 1953 87.8 22.2 55.7
2011 1970 85.7 22.9 58.3
2012 1893 69.6 27.1 58.8
2013 1857 62.9 29.5 52.5
2014 1897 63.2 29.9 52.1
2015 1892 75.0 25.2 50.6
2016 1924 79.0 24.3 50
2017 1932 84.9 22.7 48.3
2018 1908 88.5 21.5 48.2
2019 1886 82.6 22.8 55
2020 1915 91.2 20.9 56.8
2021 1884 89.6 21.0 n/a
2022 1922 97.6 19.6 n/a
2023 1977 100.1 19.7 41.1

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 Grove High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1219 73.8 16.5 12.6
1989 1136 74.9 15.1 11.4
1990 1139 76.7 14.8 0
1991 1156 64.3 17.9 15
1992 1163 60.4 19.2 15.9
1993 1257 66.6 18.9 18
1994 1301 64.2 20.3 24.8
1995 1432 68.0 21.1 22.1
1996 1432 68.0 21.1 22.1
1997 1445 66.8 21.6 15.3
1998 1413 71.4 19.8 20.2
1999 1445 70.6 20.5 31.9
2000 1411 70.9 19.9 21.7
2001 1438 71.1 20.2 26.9
2002 1542 79.8 19.3 40.6
2003 1542 79.8 19.3 40.6
2004 1562 76.4 20.4 46.2
2005 1659 80.0 20.7 38.7
2006 1715 79.0 21.7 45.8
2007 1940 85.3 22.7 43.6
2008 1964 89.3 22.0 46.7
2009 1922 94.2 20.4 52.3
2010 1953 87.8 22.2 55.7
2011 1970 85.7 22.9 58.3
2012 1893 69.6 27.1 58.8
2013 1857 62.9 29.5 52.5
2014 1897 63.2 29.9 52.1
2015 1892 75.0 25.2 50.6
2016 1924 79.0 24.3 50
2017 1932 84.9 22.7 48.3
2018 1908 88.5 21.5 48.2
2019 1886 82.6 22.8 55
2020 1915 91.2 20.9 56.8
2021 1884 89.6 21.0 n/a
2022 1922 97.6 19.6 n/a
2023 1977 100.1 19.7 41.1

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 Grove High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,012
2020 n/a n/a $13,341
2021 n/a n/a $14,536
2022 n/a $17,323 (100.0%) $17,323
2023 $00 (0.0%) $18,812 (100.0%) $18,812

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Grove High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 193rd of 266 High schoolsRanks 169th of 258 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove High School)58.941.5
 17.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove School District 15)57.541.2
 16.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove High School)28.912.5
 16.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove School District 15)28.212.4
 15.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Forest Grove High School)20.432.8
 12.4%
   11th Grade Science (Forest Grove School District 15)19.832.7
 12.9%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18861977
 4.8%
African American1320
 53.8%
American Indian28
 300%
Asian2917
 41.4%
Hispanic10061144
 13.7%
Pacific Islander56
 20%
White779700
 10.1%
Two or More Races5261
 17.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%41.1%
 13.9%


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Forest Grove High School ranks 118th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,977 students attended Forest Grove High School.

Students at Forest Grove High School are 58% Hispanic, 35% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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