Summary:
Forsan Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single school, Forsan High School, which educates 352 students in grades 6 through 12 in a small, rural Texas community.
Forsan High School is a standout for its excellent graduation rate of 96.8% and a very low dropout rate of 0.3%, indicating a strong commitment to keeping students on track to earn a diploma. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1, which allows for more individualized attention. Academically, the school shows clear strengths in Biology and English I Reading, where proficiency rates in the 2025-2026 school year were 80.85% and 78.26% respectively—both well above state averages. However, the school faces significant challenges in Algebra I and 8th Grade Social Studies, where proficiency rates of 43.48% and 15.38% lag far behind state averages. This creates a paradox: the school is highly effective at graduating students, but many are not meeting grade-level proficiency in key subjects.
An interesting finding is the school's ranking volatility, which fluctuated from the top 17% of Texas high schools in 2023-2024 to the 67th percentile in 2024-2025, before rebounding to the 71st percentile in the projected 2025-2026 ranking. This instability is likely tied to the performance of its middle school grades (6-8), particularly the very low 8th-grade Social Studies scores, which may drag down the school's overall composite score. The primary takeaway for parents is that Forsan High School provides a supportive environment with small classes and a high graduation rate, but families should be aware of the need for targeted support in math and social studies to ensure students are fully prepared for college and careers.
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