Forsyth Central High School

131 Almon C. Hill Drive
Cumming, GA 30040

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us

2,457 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forsyth Central High School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Forsyth County School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career pathways. The school fosters a well-rounded educational environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with robust extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Forsyth Central places a strong emphasis on student leadership and community engagement. The campus environment is designed to support the "Bulldog" spirit, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and character through collaborative learning experiences. With its focus on innovation and student growth, the school remains a pillar of the local community, continuously adapting its programs to prepare graduates for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce.

2,457

Total Students

159.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forsyth Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,130
Hispanic	822
Black	131
Asian	285
Two or More	73
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,130 (46.0%)
Hispanic
822 (33.5%)
Asian
285 (11.6%)
Black
131 (5.3%)
Two or More
73 (3.0%)
American Indian
14 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)887-8151
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	159.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	787
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	196

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 669

Grade 10 609

Grade 11 615

Grade 12 564