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Public high school · River Forest Community Sch Corp

River Forest High School

Grades 09–12 · Hobart, IN · NCES 180462000781

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School overview

At a glance

Reported students

565

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

28

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.2:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana high enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 438 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

386.5

River Forest High School: 565 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

20.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about River Forest High School

River Forest High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hobart. It is one of 4 current school records connected to River Forest Community Sch Corp. NCES reports 565 students for 2024–25.

Among 438 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 478.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.1%) and White (26.9%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking River Forest High School

  1. 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
1.9%
Students with disabilities
17.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
72%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White26.9%
  • Hispanic42.1%
  • Black24.1%
  • Asian1.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

7 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Henry S Evans Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

400 reported students

John I Meister Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

373 reported students

River Forest Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

369 reported students

View all 4 district schools →