Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is a 7–12 grade public learning institution located in Ferdinand, Indiana. It serves the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation.
Serving 521 students in grades 7-12, Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Park Jr-sr High School's student population of 521 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Forest Park Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Jr-sr High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#141 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School is ranked #141 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Park Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Forest Park Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southridge High School, Northeast Dubois Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
521 students attend Forest Park Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forest Park Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Jr-sr High School?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Park Jr-sr High School offer ?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Jr-sr High School part of?
Forest Park Jr-sr High School is part of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District.
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