- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest Park, GA
Forest Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130123000474
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Forest Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Forest Park High School held near 1,684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.3 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-81 students YoY 130123000474 · Forest Park, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,711 enr · 18.4:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Forest Park High School held near 1,684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.3 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Forest Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- This school
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- Jonesboro High
Jonesboro High School
1,630 students
What this shows Forest Park High School reports 1,711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park High School compares
Forest Park High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,711 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,711
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
African American 37.5%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 2.6%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Forest Park High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jonesboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park High School
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has 1,711 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,765 (2022-23) → 1,684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High School is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park High School?
90.5% of students at Forest Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Forest Park, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Park High School rank among public schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Forest Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Forest Park High School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Charles R. Drew High School (1,708 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.