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#776 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 16% in state

Forest Hills High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Forest Hills, NY

A New York City Geographic District #28 high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.

67-01 110TH ST, Forest Hills, NY 11375

  • Math 88% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2021)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency89% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+45.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation30.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Forest Hills High School score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency88%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 89% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2019
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Forest Hills High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 62Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,319

Median home value

$572,800

Median rent

$2,126/mo

College educated

60.6%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High School for Arts and BusinessEnrollment path unverified8.29–120.7 mi736Compare →
John Bowne High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.2 mi2,741Compare →
Mesivta Yesodei YeshurunPrivate · tuition7.0private9–121.2 mi143Compare →
Midrash L'man AchaiPrivate · tuition6.2private8–121.2 mi37Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #28

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#7 of 50
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Forest Hills High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Forest Hills High School

Forest Hills High School is a public high school in Forest Hills, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 3,425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Forest Hills High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Forest Hills High School (FHHS) is a public high school located in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City 2. Operated by the New York City Department of Education, the institution was dedicated in 1937 and serves students in grades 9 through 12 2. The school draws its student body from Forest Hills and Rego Park, as well as several other nearby Queens neighborhoods, including Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Flushing, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Kew Gardens, Maspeth, Middle Village, and Woodside 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.fhhsweb.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Forest Hills High School

What grades does Forest Hills High School serve?

Forest Hills High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Forest Hills High School?

Forest Hills High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Forest Hills High School rank in NY?

Forest Hills High School ranks #776 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Forest Hills High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Forest Hills High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Forest Hills High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hills High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Forest Hills High School a charter school?

No, Forest Hills High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Forest Hills High School a Title I school?

No, Forest Hills High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hills High School?

73.8% of students at Forest Hills 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
3,425
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
228
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 11375)
75,320
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
44.5
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 · 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.
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 11375; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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