North Forest High School
School Overview
North Forest High School is a public school located in Houston, Texas. It is a school in Houston Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 30% of students are proficient in Math learning and 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,018 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 60 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,018 students are attending North Forest High School. By gender, there are 529 and 489 female students at the school.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic 35.6% | 362 | 202 | 160 |
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.3% | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Black 63.3% | 644 | 320 | 324 |
White 0.8% | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Two or More Races 0.1% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 1,018 | 529 | 489 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 94 | 62 | 32 |
Black | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 106 | 70 | 36 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 29 | 18 | 11 |
American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Black | 106 | 66 | 40 |
White | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 139 | 87 | 52 |
Gifted/Talented Programs
North Forest High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 14 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 9 | 4 | 5 |
Black | 5 | 2 | 3 |
in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 14 | 6 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 60 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for North Forest High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 76.7% of teachers are certified. 80.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 60 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 46 | 76.7% |
Teachers who are not certified | 14 | 23.3% |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 10.0% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 10.0% |
School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 509 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
Security guards | - | - |
Nurses | 1 | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 561,725 Households |
Population | 1,455,439 |
Male | 743,582 |
Female | 741,840 |
Child Population | 449,846 |
Total Housing Units | 637,427 Units |
Average House Value | $185,600 |
Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
Average Household Income | $54,039 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 78.10% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
North Forest High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 131 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 196 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at North Forest High School.
Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 131 | 13% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 7 | 1% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 29 | 3% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 127 | 12% |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 196 | 19% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 30% | 30% |
Hispanic students 32% | 30-34% |
Black students 27% | 25-29% |
White students | Data Protected for privacy |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 22% | 20-24% |
Economically disadvantaged students 31% | 31% |
Limited English proficient students 17% | 15-19% |
Female students 37% | 35-39% |
Male students 22% | 20-24% |
Homeless enrolled students 47% | 45-49% |
Foster Care Status | Data Protected for privacy |
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 17% | 17% |
Hispanic students 22% | 20-24% |
Black students 15% | 15% |
White students | Data Protected for privacy |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 17% | 15-19% |
Economically disadvantaged students 18% | 18% |
Limited English proficient students 5% | ≤5% |
Female students 22% | 20-24% |
Male students 12% | 10-14% |
Homeless enrolled students 22% | 20-24% |
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