Forks High School

Forks High School is a public high school serving about 260 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Forks, Washington, as part of the Quillayute Valley School District.

The school's academic performance has shown significant ups and downs in recent years, with a notable recent improvement bringing its statewide ranking to the 24th percentile. A clear strength is its graduation rate of 84.5%, which is above both the district and state averages. However, test scores in core subjects like math and English are generally below state averages, and there is a notable performance gap where male students are outperforming female students. The school spends significantly more per student than the national average, and while it has shown strong recent gains in science scores and a much-improved dropout rate, math proficiency remains a key area for growth.

It's important for parents to consider the broader district context, as the Quillayute Valley School District is ranked in the bottom 10% in the state, though Forks High School often outperforms the district on key metrics. The school maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio, and its recent recovery in several areas suggests positive interventions may be taking hold. There are no other high schools within a 20-mile radius for direct local comparison.