Below Average
#1016 of 1,226 schools in OR
Forest Grove High School
High School · Forest Grove Sd 15 · Forest Grove, OR
A Forest Grove Sd 15 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 Nichols Ln, Forest Grove, OR 97116
- Math 16% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 79.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Forest Grove High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Grove 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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,723/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Grove), 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
$87,308
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,397/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Forest Grove Sd 15
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,916NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Grove High School is listed in Forest Grove SD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove High School is a public high school in Forest Grove, OR, part of Forest Grove Sd 15, serving approximately 1,898 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Grove High School
What grades does Forest Grove High School serve?
Forest Grove High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Forest Grove High School?
Forest Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,898 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove High School rank in OR?
Forest Grove High School ranks #1,016 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Forest Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Grove High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Grove High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Grove High School a charter school?
No, Forest Grove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Grove High School a Title I school?
No, Forest Grove High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Grove High School?
51.8% of students at Forest Grove 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
- 1,898
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (503) 359-2432
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97116)
- 29,598
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97116; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.