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River Forest High School
High School · River Forest Community Sch Corp · Hobart, IN
A River Forest Community Sch Corp high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3300 Indiana St, Hobart, IN 46342
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at River Forest High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Forest High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,163
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Thomas a Edison Jr-sr HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 2.2 mi | 614 | Compare → |
| Neighbors' New Vistas High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 130 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
River Forest Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Forest High School is listed in River Forest Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Forest High School
River Forest High School is a public high school in Hobart, IN, part of River Forest Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 567 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,628 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Forest High School
What grades does River Forest High School serve?
River Forest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend River Forest High School?
River Forest High School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Forest High School rank in IN?
River Forest High School ranks #1,628 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is River Forest High School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Forest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Forest High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Forest High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is River Forest High School a charter school?
No, River Forest High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Forest High School a Title I school?
No, River Forest High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Forest High School?
69.7% of students at River Forest High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (219) 962-7551
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 46342)
- 32,525
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46342; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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