- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gastonia, NC
Forestview High
Federal NCES profile for Forestview High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162002384
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forestview High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Gastonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forestview High has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forestview High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Gastonia, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162002384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Forestview High held near 1,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370162002384 · Gastonia, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,133 enr · 21:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Forestview High held near 1,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forestview High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- This school
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- Cramerton Midd
Cramerton Middle
959 students
What this shows Forestview High reports 1,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forestview High compares
Forestview High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$12,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Forestview High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forestview High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cramerton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forestview High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Gastonia
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forestview High
How many students attend Forestview High?
Forestview High has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gastonia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forestview High?
The student-teacher ratio at Forestview High is 21:1, which is 33% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forestview High?
42.6% of students at Forestview High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forestview High?
The largest demographic group at Forestview High is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Gastonia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forestview High?
Forestview High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Forestview High rank among high schools in Gastonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Forestview High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Gastonia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Gastonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Forestview High, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and North Gaston High (1,061 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.