- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MS
Forest Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280219000384
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hill High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hill High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hill High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Forest Hill High School held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 280219000384 · Jackson, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,139 enr · 19:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Forest Hill High School held near 942 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Forest Hill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- This school
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- Provine High S
Provine High School
791 students
What this shows Forest Hill High School reports 1,139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hill High School compares
Forest Hill High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,139
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 97% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Forest Hill High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provine High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill High School
How many students attend Forest Hill High School?
Forest Hill High School has 1,139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 991 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill High School is 19:1, which is 43% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Hill High School?
100.0% of students at Forest Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hill High School is African American at 91.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hill High School?
Forest Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Hill High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hill High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Forest Hill High School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Callaway High School (994 students), and Jim Hill High School (975 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.