At a glance
Reported students
1,024
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maryland high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 252 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Forest Park High: 1,024 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 755
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Forest Park High
Forest Park High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baltimore. It is one of 150 current school records connected to Baltimore City Public Schools. NCES reports 1,024 students for 2024–25.
Among 252 high schools in Maryland with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 1,098 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Maryland median of 15.9:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.8%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Forest Park High
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.8
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black78.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
6 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Baltimore City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carver Vocational-Technical High
High · Grades 09–12
1,041 reported students
Academy for College and Career Exploration
High · Grades 06–12
967 reported students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
High · Grades 09–12
1,087 reported students
Edmondson-Westside High
High · Grades 09–12
910 reported students
Green Street Academy
High · Grades 06–12
808 reported students
National Academy Foundation
High · Grades 06–12
801 reported students
Public schools near Forest Park High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 06–12 | 523 | 1.7 mi |
| Bard High School Early College High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 459 | 1.7 mi |
| Coppin Academy High · Charter · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 450 | 2.2 mi |
| Frederick Douglass High High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 539 | 2.4 mi |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute High · Baltimore City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,632 | 2.6 mi |
| Woodlawn High High · Baltimore County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,922 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park High
What grades does Forest Park High serve?
Forest Park High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Baltimore City Public Schools.
How many students attend Forest Park High?
Forest Park High reported 1,024 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 252 Maryland high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 755 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Park High?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 1,024 students and 63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maryland median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Park High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Park High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Baltimore City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Park High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Forest Park High in?
Forest Park High is part of Baltimore City Public Schools, based in Baltimore, MD, which operates 150 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Park High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School (1.7 mi), Bard High School Early College (1.7 mi), Coppin Academy (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.