Forest Hills Public Schools School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
18
8 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
18
8 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Forest Hills Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forest Hills Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ada Elementary School
Ada · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northern High School
Grand Rapids · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#30 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,504
$79 vs Michigan median
District size
9,065 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Forest Hills Public Schools ranks #30 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Forest Hills Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ada Elementary School (9.2/10), Northern High School (8.7/10), and Knapp Forest Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 13% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Forest Hills Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Northern High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Knapp Forest Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Eastern High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Ridge Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Central High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Northern Hills Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Eastern Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Thornapple Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Collins Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forest Hills Public Schools
Forest Hills Public Schools is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,065 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $14,504 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Forest Hills Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ada Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Hills Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 70.7% and ELA proficiency of 76.4%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Forest Hills Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Hills Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Forest Hills Public Schools
18 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 9,065
- Teachers (FTE)
- 528
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Forest Hills Public Schools has 18 schools in total — 8 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Hills Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Forest Hills Public Schools is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Forest Hills Public Schools spends $14,504 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Hills Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Hills Public Schools is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Ada Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Forest Hills Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Across schools in Forest Hills Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forest Hills Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Forest Hills Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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