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Forest Hills Local

Ohio · Public School District
9
Schools
7,118
Students
$14,336
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
11.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
97.6%
Graduation Rate
+11.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Forest Hills Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 7,118 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,336 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 11% 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 31/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ayer Elementary SchoolKG–06609
Maddux Elementary SchoolKG–06582
Mercer Elementary SchoolKG–06646
Sherwood Elementary SchoolPK–06709
Summit Elementary SchoolKG–06552
Wilson Elementary SchoolKG–06689
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Nagel Middle School06–081,055
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson High School09–121,215
Turpin High School09–121,061
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,336Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
63%
State
25.1%
Local (property tax)
62.6%
Federal
12.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
7,118
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.6%
Opportunity Score31/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.6% graduation rate — 11.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 31/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Forest Hills Local has 9 public schools, serving a total of 7,118 students.
What is the graduation rate for Forest Hills Local?
The graduation rate is 97.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Forest Hills Local spend per student?
Forest Hills Local spends $14,336 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Forest Hills Local?
11% of students in Forest Hills Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Forest Hills Local?
No, Forest Hills Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Forest Hills Local serve?
Forest Hills Local serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Forest Hills Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Forest Hills Local is 31/100. 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.