North Forrest High School
School Overview
North Forrest High School is a public school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is a school in Forrest County Schools district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 37% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 347 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 347 students are attending North Forrest High School. By gender, there are 177 and 170 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
North Forrest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 45 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 7 | 20 |
| White | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Total | 45 | 15 | 30 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for North Forrest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1. All teachers are certified. 90.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 8 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 7.1% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 347 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,447 Households |
| Population | 19,412 |
| Male | 9,115 |
| Female | 10,352 |
| Child Population | 5,501 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,668 Units |
| Average House Value | $110,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $799 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.70% |
| Average Household Income | $39,531 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.60% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
North Forrest High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 29 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 110 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at North Forrest High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 29 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 110 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Forrest County School District
In Forrest County School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HATTIESBURG, Mississippi
5 private schools are serving students in HATTIESBURG, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.