Forest Hills High School (28Q440) 
67-01 110 Street, Queens, NY 11375, Queens
Phone: 718-268-3137
Hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm
School Website: https://www.foresthillshs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q440/
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School Leader: Paul Wilbur (pwilbur@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Suzanna Khaimova (skhaimova2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tara Kelly (tkelly8@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kristopher Ebanks (kebanks2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Ginno Hitgano (ghitgano@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Forest Hills High School is a New York State Recognition School placing us in the top 5% of schools in the state. We have a long tradition of success through student achievement due to the variety of programs designed to engage students of all levels and interests. FHHS offers college level classes through its numerous Advanced Placement courses and through classes offered in partnership with local universities. Our special academies provide accepted applicants with real-world experiences that advance the students' learning outside of the classroom. Dozens of clubs and sports teams provide students with the opportunity to get involved in structured, competitive and community-oriented activities that compliment the students' academics.
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Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 86%
Academic Highlights: STEM: Carl Sagan Science/Math Honors Academy, Music Academy with concerts and a musical, Diploma Endorsements Available, Drama Academy that is performance focused, CTE program(s): Entrepreneurship/Virtual Enterprise, Law Academy; Dual Language Spanish Academy & Academy of Chinese Studies
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Extended Day, Internship Expected, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Orientation, Weekend Programs
English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish
School Features:
CTE Endorsement
Audition Offered
Offers 10th Grade Seats
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Program Details
Law & Government
This academy offers students the opportunity to study legal writing, civil, criminal, and Constitutional law while developing higher order critical thinking and communication skills as they prepare for college and career. Students can participate in internships, jobsite visits, mock trial, and moot court
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 56.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 21.90%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 50.30%
Black 6.70%
Hispanic 41.00%
White 24.50%
Other 2.70%
Black 2.30%
Hispanic 15.10%
White 59.80%
Other 8.20%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 291 (99%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | 24 (96%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 163 (94%) | 10 (6%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 187 (96%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (4%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Hearing Education Services | 7 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | >5 (86%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (14%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (99%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (1%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Vision Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 42 (88%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 6 (13%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
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