River Forest High School
School Overview
River Forest High School is a public school located in Hobart, Indiana. It is a school in River Forest Community School Corporation district.
According to the Indiana state assessment result, about 17% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 499 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 22 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 499 students are attending River Forest High School. By gender, there are 264 and 235 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
River Forest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 25 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 11 | 14 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 22 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for River Forest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 22 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 22 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 13.6% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 499 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,568 Households |
| Population | 7,008 |
| Male | 3,456 |
| Female | 3,552 |
| Child Population | 2,294 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,132 Units |
| Average House Value | $83,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $919 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.50% |
| Average Household Income | $43,582 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.75% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
River Forest High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 52 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 71 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at River Forest High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 71 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp
In River Forest Community Sch Corp, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HOBART, Indiana
2 private schools are serving students in HOBART, Indiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.