Forest Park High School is a four-year public high school located in Forest Park, Georgia, United States. It is part of Clayton County Public Schools. Middle schools generally associated with Forest Park High School are Forest Park Middle and Babb Middle.
Serving 1,684 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park High School's student population of 1,684 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Colors
Black, Maroon, Gold, Wine
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Forest Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1718 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
52%
19%
Black
38%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park High School's ranking?
Forest Park High School is ranked #1718 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Forest Park High School often compared to?
Forest Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrow High School, Charles R. Drew High School, Jonesboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park High School is 81%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
1,684 students attend Forest Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Forest Park High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park High School offer ?
Forest Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park High School part of?
Forest Park High School is part of Clayton County School District.
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