Forest High School

forest.k12.ms.us

438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forest High School, located at 511 Cleveland Street in Forest, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community as part of the Forest Municipal School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, focusing on both core curriculum standards and the development of well-rounded individuals. By emphasizing student achievement and personal growth, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Forest High School maintains an active presence in the community, fostering a supportive environment where students can engage in extracurricular activities and school spirit. The institution leverages its digital presence at [www.forest.k12.ms.us](http://www.forest.k12.ms.us) to keep students, parents, and community members informed about school news, academic calendars, and administrative resources. Through this blend of traditional instruction and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and lifelong learning for the youth of Forest.

438

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	208
Black	185
Two or More	11

Hispanic
208 (47.5%)
Black
185 (42.2%)
White
34 (7.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.5%)

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:	Forest Municipal School District
Phone:	(601)469-3255
Website:	http://forest.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 111

Grade 10 119

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 97