- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forsyth, MO
Forsyth High
Federal NCES profile for Forsyth High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291224000487
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forsyth High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Forsyth · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Forsyth High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, MO.
School address
District: Forsyth R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291224000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Forsyth High held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 291224000487 · Forsyth, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Forsyth Elem. (470 students)
Forsyth High held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Forsyth High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forsyth Elem.
Forsyth Elem.
470 students
- This school
Forsyth High
394 students
- Forsyth Middle
Forsyth Middle
356 students
- Tri Lakes Spec 75
Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op
75 students
What this shows Forsyth High reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forsyth High compares
Forsyth High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Forsyth High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Forsyth R-Iii reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forsyth High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forsyth High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth High
How many students attend Forsyth High?
Forsyth High has 394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forsyth, MO. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsyth High?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsyth High is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forsyth High?
39.4% of students at Forsyth High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forsyth High?
The largest demographic group at Forsyth High is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Forsyth, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forsyth High?
Forsyth High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Forsyth High rank among public schools in Forsyth?
By Resource Investment Index, Forsyth High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Forsyth, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Forsyth R-Iii?
Besides Forsyth High, Forsyth R-Iii also operates Forsyth Elem. (470 students), Forsyth Middle (356 students), and Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-Op (75 students). See the Forsyth R-Iii district page for the complete list.