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#7009 of 8,552 schools in TX

North Forney H S

High School · Forney ISD · Forney, TX

A Forney ISD high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6170 N MASON BLVD, Forney, TX 75126

  • Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation15.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$10,032
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at North Forney H S score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Forney H S 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated808/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forney), 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

$104,001

Median home value

$337,200

Median rent

$1,930/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·48 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forney Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.5 mi126Compare →
Forney H SEnrollment path unverified6.49–124.1 mi2,351Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Forney ISD

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#13 of 17
District spending per student
$10,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Forney H S is listed in FORNEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Forney H S

North Forney H S is a public high school in Forney, TX, part of Forney ISD, serving approximately 2,434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,009 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Forney H S

What grades does North Forney H S serve?

North Forney H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Forney H S?

North Forney H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Forney H S?

The student-teacher ratio at North Forney H S is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Forney H S rank in TX?

North Forney H S ranks #7,009 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is North Forney H S's MySchoolScout rating?

North Forney H S 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 North Forney H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Forney H S has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Forney H S a charter school?

No, North Forney H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Forney H S a Title I school?

No, North Forney H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Forney H S?

49.8% of students at North Forney H S 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
2,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
163
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kaufman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 75126)
77,116
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
31.8
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75126; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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