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Forest Hills Public Schools

Michigan · Public School District
18
Schools
9,156
Students
$16,634
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
14.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
96.7%
Graduation Rate
+10.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Forest Hills Public Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 9,156 students across 18 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,634 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle School07–08526
Central Woodlands 56 School05–06453
Eastern Middle School06–08552
Goodwillie Environmental School05–06104
Northern Hills Middle School07–08546
Northern Trails 56 School05–06478
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–121,053
Eastern High School09–12802
Forest Hills Transition Center12–1221
Northern High School09–121,134
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,634+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
43%
State
52.0%
Local (property tax)
42.7%
Federal
5.4%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
9,156
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.7%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.7% graduation rate — 10.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,634 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Forest Hills Public Schools has 18 public schools, serving a total of 9,156 students.
What is the graduation rate for Forest Hills Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 96.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Forest Hills Public Schools spend per student?
Forest Hills Public Schools spends $16,634 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Forest Hills Public Schools?
15% of students in Forest Hills Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Forest Hills Public Schools?
No, Forest Hills Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Forest Hills Public Schools serve?
Forest Hills Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Forest Hills Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Forest Hills Public Schools is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.