School Overview
Forreston Junior/Senior High School, located in Forreston, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between middle school and high school, fostering a continuous educational experience for students from 7th through 12th grade. Known for its small-town community atmosphere, the school emphasizes both rigorous academic preparation and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs designed to develop well-rounded students.

The institution prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where faculty and staff are closely integrated with the local community to promote student success. By leveraging its compact size, Forreston Jr/Sr High is able to offer personalized attention and a collaborative learning environment that encourages academic growth and social development. As a cornerstone of the Forreston area, the school remains committed to preparing its graduates for future success in post-secondary education and the workforce while upholding the values of the surrounding community.
406
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White343
Hispanic31
Black1
Asian4
Two or More26
American Indian1
  • White
    343 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Phone: (815)938-2175
Website: http://www.fvdistrict221.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 63
Grade 9 64
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 650
Grade 751
Grade 863
Grade 964
Grade 1061
Grade 1155
Grade 1262
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18746.1%
Male21953.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)