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7.6 avg / 10

Forest Hills Public Schools School District

School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan

Students: 9,065
Teachers (FTE): 528

Avg Rating

7.6

out of 10

Schools

18

8 elem, 6 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,504

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.2:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#34 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.3

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,504

$79 vs Michigan median

District size

9,065 students

Much larger than Michigan median

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 7.6/10, Forest Hills Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Meadow Brook 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 67.3% and ELA proficiency of 71.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 67.3%
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ELA Proficiency 71.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Hills Public Schools with test data.

District Details

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 7.6/10. 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?

Meadow Brook 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 67.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.5%. 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 7.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.6/10
Math Proficiency
67.3%
ELA Proficiency
71.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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