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"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it." Marianne Wright Elderman
There are several factors that impact the academic success of our scholars. As a Title I school, the Leadership of Forest Park High School are keenly aware of these variables and train our professionals to address them in our academic settings. The information listed below directly impacts the academic data seen on this page. As a Title I school, we see the impact poverty has on learning and we also push scholars to develop grit and tenacity to show up every day, and do their best, despite their circumstances. In return, we show empathy for our scholars and allow them the nurturing they need through PBIS and SEL.
Ethnicity by the numbers
The diversity of Forest Park, GA
Households in Forest Park, GA have a median annual income of $36,792, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States.
Almost 1/3 of the population of Forest Park, 5.06k out of 19.3k people, live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%.
Notable, the largest demographic living in poverty are school aged Females < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24.
“Education is a battle against poverty that everyone should fight.” – Nitin Namdeo
“Education is a battle against poverty that everyone should fight.” – Nitin Namdeo
The impact of Clayton County's high standard and requirement of rigor is apparent in FPHS graduation rate. Coming out of Covid and back into the building after two years of virtual learning, the impact on adolescents was not immediately known. What was experienced was a wide variety of social and interpersonal challenges that threatened the matriculation of our scholars. The graduation rate of 72% is one of the most important statistics for our scholars. It shows that even in challenging times, our professionals will pivot and create ways to make up the education gap for those leaving our hallways to become civic and community leaders.
GMAS/EOC Scores by discipline
GMAS/EOC Scores by discipline
GMAS/EOC Scores by ethnicity/gender
GMAS/EOC Scores by ethnicity/gender
GMAS scores by economic factors
GMAS scores by economic factors
College Readiness Resources
College Readiness Resources
Academic Preparedness
Academic Preparedness
Kahn Academy is a great resources to assist scholars in preparing for standardized testing for End of Course and College Admissions. The site also offers a free SAT practice test. Khan academy states that students are twice as likely to meet grade level by utilizing the program.
Expose
Expose
Naviance is a CCPS endorsed tool that allows students to take college and career assessments, do virtual college tours, request assistance with college essays and find scholarships for financial aid. Parents also have access to this tool to assist in the investigation of options for post secondary matriculation. It is recommended that scholars spend 30 minutes a month in the junior year to assist them with being more knowledgeable about their college and/or career path.
Support
Support
CollegeBoard is more than just SAT and AP exams. CollegeBoard offers free college applications and scholarship searches for 11th and 12th graders. In addition, CollegeBoard offers community. It has created Ambassadors, were students across the country can network with one another and take leadership positions within their schools. FPHS offers a free test for all juniors on SAT Day in the spring.
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