Forest Hill High School

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/ForestHill

1,139 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Forest Hill High School, located on Raymond Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution that operates as part of the Jackson Public School District (JPS). The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. As part of the larger district framework, Forest Hill is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jackson metropolitan area, reflecting the diverse cultural and educational landscape of the city. By leveraging resources provided by the Jackson Public School District, Forest Hill strives to foster an environment of student engagement and academic growth. For families seeking specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, upcoming events, or district policies, the official school website—hosted through the JPS portal—serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community communication.

1,139

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hill High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	66
Black	1,044
Asian	2
Two or More	15

Black
1,044 (91.7%)
Hispanic
66 (5.8%)
Two or More
15 (1.3%)
White
12 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)371-4313
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/ForestHill
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 13 5

Grade 9 285

Grade 10 309

Grade 11 285

Grade 12 255

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Hill High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 13	5
Grade 9	285
Grade 10	309
Grade 11	285
Grade 12	255

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Hill High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	578	50.7%
Male	561	49.3%

High School 6th - 12th

Raymond High School

Hinds County School District

539 Students

14050 HWY 18
Raymond, MS 39154 (9.3 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th