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.

School Budget: View financial budget

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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language and Culture, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Placement), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Chinese, French, Spanish
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts, CTE, Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Other Sports
Dance
Clubs
African Dance, Animal Rights Club, Anime Club, Art Club, Astro Club, BlackLatinX Student Union, Bollywood Club, Bukharian Club, Calligraphy Club, Cancer Awareness Society, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Chinese Dance, Christian Seekers, Comic Book Club, Dance Club, Dance Marathon, Electric Guitar Club, FIMRC, Forester (Yearbook Club), Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girl Up Club, Girls Who Code, Green Team, Japanese Club, Judaica Club, Key Club, Korean Club, Lacrosse Club, Law Association, Le Cercle Francais, Math Study Club, Mental Health Awareness, Mexican Dance, Model UN, Muslim Student Association, National Honor Society, Operation Smile, Photography Club, Political Awareness Club, Red Cross Club, Robotics Team, Rocketry Club, Science Olympiad, Spirit Team, Sports Fanatic Club, STEM Council, Student Government, The Beacon (School Newspaper), Tutoring Club, Video Game Club, We The People
Art
Forest Hills High School's Academy of Instrumental Music and Vocal Music as well as its Drama Academy provide students with rigorous conservatory style training and a challenging academic program. The Academy of Instrumental and Vocal Music provides intensive sequential instruction on all band and orchestral instruments. We offer classes in Music Theory, Composition, Performance Practice and intensive Choral instruction. Instrumental music students participate in: Jazz Band, Beginning Band, Intermediate and Concert Band, Beginning Strings, Intermediate Strings, Symphonic Orchestra, as well as Beginning and Advanced Percussion Ensemble. Vocal music students participate in Vocal Training, Intermediate Chorus and Concert Choir. Our scholars perform at various events throughout the city, including a minimum of a Winter Concert and Spring Arts Festival annually. The Drama Academy provides students the opportunity to study the dramatic arts through a rigorous and specialized program involving acting, directing, play writing, film making, and play productions. The fall and spring theater productions showcase the arts talents of Forest Hills High School students. In addition, we offer Fine Arts (Visual Art) classes working in various mediums. Please check our website foresthillshs.org for pictures and videos of current and past performances. There is a place for all students, of all levels, within our wonderful and robust arts programs.
Program Details
Academy of Instrumental and Vocal Music(Q19P)
Performing Arts

This music academy includes beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction on all band, orchestra and percussion instruments as well as voice. Students take three sequential years of music theory that culminates in the NYC Music Comprehensive Exam. Our ensembles include: Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Beginning Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Beginning and Advanced Percussion, Vocal Training, Women's Choir and Concert Choir.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:229 / 50 (4.58)262 / 50 (5.24)
SWD applicants/seats:35 / 10 (3.50)37 / 10 (3.70)
Rank Avg: 5.46
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,432
3,451
3,629
    Grade 12 Students
864
842
848
    Grade 11 Students
864
881
880
    Grade 10 Students
891
862
928
    Grade 9 Students
813
866
973
Avg. Class Size
24.6
24.1
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
117 / 112 / 81
135 / 165 / 83
78 / 147 / 94
Attendance %
93%
92%
88%
Graduation %
93%
93%
92%
College %
74%
72%
77%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
7,184 (2,477) / 702
851
6,279 (2,411) / 705
844
6,941 / 460
867

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)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.86%
Academic Engagement 
  74.38%
Safety 
  75.25%
Bully Prevention 
  65.38%
Inclusivity 
  89.90%
Mental Support 
  75.22%
Environment 
  72.75%
Post-School Support 
  84.33%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  72.00%
School Satisfaction 
  75.17%
Student Behavior 
  59.00%
Student Support 
  86.57%
School Leadership 
  69.15%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.00%
Instructional Development 
  85.60%
Post-School Support 
  92.20%
Family Responses
Education 
  94.33%
Teacher Support 
  89.14%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  77.22%
School Leadership 
  94.75%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  95.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.60%
CC Regents
  70
Non-CC Regents
  69
Impact Score
  0.6
Performance Score
  0.64
College Aptitude
CCR
  60.10%
SAT Math
  491
SAT R/W
  498
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.70%
4-Year College 56.90%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 21.90%

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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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 49.70%
Female 50.30%
English Language Learners:
  11.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  15.20%
Economic Need Index: 
  65.70%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 25.10%
Black 6.70%
Hispanic 41.00%
White 24.50%
Other 2.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 14.60%
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)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  6.50%
Students with SC
  4.50%
Has all programs
  97.00%
Has all services
  96.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  65
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  61
Regents Living Env.
  59
4-Year Grad. Rate
  86.1
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  95.33%

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)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services291 (99%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS24 (96%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class163 (94%)10 (6%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services187 (96%)N/A (N/A)7 (4%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services7 (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 Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School42 (88%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (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)
Regents English
  62
Regents Gl. Hist.
  62
Regents US Hist.
  64
Regents Algebra I
  60
Regents Living Env.
  57
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81.4
ELL Progress
  58

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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