FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

www.fhhsweb.org

3,394 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forest Hills High School, located in the heart of Queens, New York, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school known for its long-standing history and academic diversity. Serving a vibrant and multicultural student body, the school offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from traditional Regents-level coursework to specialized programs. Its curriculum is designed to cater to diverse interests and post-secondary goals, supported by a faculty dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development within an urban environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Forest Hills High School is recognized for a robust extracurricular scene that includes numerous varsity sports teams, artistic clubs, and academic honor societies. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to engage in community service and leadership activities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a supportive school culture, Forest Hills aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in college, vocational training, and the professional workforce.

3,394

Total Students

221.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	802
Hispanic	1,387
Black	242
Asian	847
Two or More	76
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
1,387 (40.9%)
Asian
847 (25.0%)
White
802 (23.6%)
Black
242 (7.1%)
Two or More
76 (2.2%)
American Indian
25 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
13 (0.4%)

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:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)268-3137
Website:	http://www.fhhsweb.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	221.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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 9 834

Grade 10 855

Grade 11 861

Grade 12 838

Ungraded 6