Serving 2,326 students in grades 9-12, Forest Park High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Forest Park High School's student population of 2,326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Bruin
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Forest Park High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
29%
22%
White
27%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park High School's ranking?
Forest Park High School is ranked #521 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Forest Park High School often compared to?
Forest Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge High School, C.d. Hylton High School, Potomac High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Forest Park High School?
2,326 students attend Forest Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Forest Park High School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park High School?
Forest Park High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park High School offer ?
Forest Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Park High School part of?
Forest Park High School is part of Prince William County School District.
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