Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is an academic/visual & performing arts magnet school located on Sumrall Drive and is part of East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. As of 2008 it is a National Blue Ribbon school. The school serves students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence's ranking?
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence is ranked #91 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence often compared to?
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence?
409 students attend Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence?
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence part of?
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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