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Forest Hills High School

Public | 9-12 | 3836 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 20, 2012

This is a great school where you have tons of things u can do yeah
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 20, 2011

hey im a 11th grade at forest hills high school i like most of the stuff at this school . i am close some of teachers :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 23, 2010

I am a new immigrant in Queens,I'm a grade 10 student,could I study in your school?How could I transact admission? Thank you!


Posted April 14, 2010

I Just Graduated from Forest Hills High and it was the best 4 years of my life, because you meet the greatest teachers and you'll have friends who will stick with you through out high school. But my family is the music department! Those guys up there know how to have fun and teach at the same time! and if you're into music/singing/playing an instrument, the music department is the best place to be!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 21, 2009

Forest Hills is a great high school if you want to be there, i dont want to be there so i hate it however the environment and all of the teachers and staff there are always ready to help you, its an awesome school-- especially mrs. johnson but you have to know if you want to be there or not!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 3, 2009

It was a good academic school, a good enviornment to learn and to make friends.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2009

Forest Hills is a big school with a lot of awesome classes and programs to to choose from, you get a lot of choices. Great teachers and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2009

Forest Hills has a great atmosphere and standards of academics that are out of this world. Forest Hills is a great school for students who want to learn, participate in their community, and participate in sports.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 26, 2009

Forest Hills Highschool is the most welcoming school that you wil ever find. the teachers are amazing and their students are always eager to learn more.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2009

Forest hills is the funnest school u had ever been to. Best teachers and great activities!go forest hills!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 24, 2009

im a student at FHHS and its quite amazing. the law program is the bestt. its soo much fun to argue back and forth. the sports are amazing. the only bad thing is its soooo corwed that u need strong elbows to get through the halls. =] but overall its amazing
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

I have a wonderful time at school, everyday that I go
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

The people! Sure, its a big school, but thats what keeps things fresh & interesting. The teachers actually enjoy their own subjects, & don't do things just because they have to. You can meet someone new every other day, & become really great friends with them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

i love forest hills high school because the students are friendly and the teachers are the best
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Forest Hills H.S rocks. The learning environment is very good.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

Forest Hill High School is a big school . The classes are fun and exciting ! I look foward to what Forest Hills High School has to offer each and everyday .
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 21, 2009

its awesome and fun and its a great place to get a good education and have fun while your at it <3
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Forest Hills High School offers an extremely wide variety of courses to choose from and supports students in all of their interests. It boasts successful programs in almost every field be it humanities (Richard Brown Law Program, Academy of Public Service, and Humanities and Law), the arts (Chorus, Jazz Band) or the sciences (Cari Sagan Math and Science Honors Program and Health Professions Academy).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

Forest Hills was a diverse and fun-loving school that made learning worthwhile. The teachers and staff are amazing and the students are all great!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2009

Forest Hills High School opens so many opportunities to their students. They have programs to suite everyone's needs. This school is also very diverse and reputable. This includes the successes of the Carl Sagan Math and Science Honors Program, the We the People Competition, and numerous victories in their Varsity and Junior Varsity sports teams just to name a few.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

658 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

551 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

698 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

1087 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

1178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

1293 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

958 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

1014 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

469 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

1594 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students73%
Students with disabilities30%
General population73%

Earth Science

All Students65%
Students with disabilities66%
General population65%

English

All Students91%
Students with disabilities73%
General population92%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students66%
Students with disabilities40%
General population68%

Global History and Geography

All Students75%
Students with disabilities46%
General population80%

Integrated Algebra

All Students72%
Students with disabilities46%
General population79%

Italian

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students81%
Students with disabilities64%
General population83%

Physics

All Students74%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilities100%
General population97%

U.S. History and Government

All Students88%
Students with disabilities55%
General population91%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "A" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 36% 51%
Hispanic 30% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 24% 8%
Black 10% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 11%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 81%N/A76%
Female 85%N/A79%
Male 75%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 84%N/A81%
Black or African American 78%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 70%N/A59%
White 87%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 75%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 81%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 54%N/A56%
General-Education students 82%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 10%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 57%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 7%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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67-01 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Phone: (718) 268-3137

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