Forest Hills High School (28Q440)

67-01 110 Street, Queens, NY 11375, Queens
Phone: 718-268-3137
Email: Skhaimova2@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Principal: Paul Wilbur
School Website: https://www.foresthillshs.org/
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/45188
Admissions Information: https://foresthillshs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=469979&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=912338
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/28Q440/HS/
Bus: Q23, Q38, Q60, Q64, QM10, QM11, QM12, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44
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Program Details
Dual Language Academy (Spanish) (Q19B)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

The Dual Language Academy (Spanish) is designed to integrate heritage speakers of Spanish with English proficient students to receive content instruction in English and Spanish. Priority is given to students previously in a dual language Spanish program, students in a traditional bilingual program and Queens residents.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Priority to students living in the geographic zone
  • (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,451
3,629
    Grade 12 Students
842
848
    Grade 11 Students
881
880
    Grade 10 Students
862
928
    Grade 9 Students
866
973
Avg. Class Size
24.1
Complaints / Suspensions
135 / 165
78 / 147
Attendance %
92%
88%
Graduation %
93%
92%
College %
72%
77%
Dual Language Academy (Spanish) (Q19B)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:

157 / 50 (3.14)
0 / 10 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist

190 / 50 (3.80)
32 / 10 (3.20)
Offers
About the School

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.

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:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), 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 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)
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, CTE, Arts, Science, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
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
Activities
Animal Rights Club, Anime Club, Astro Club, Art Club, BlackLatinX Student Union, Bollywood Club, Bukharian Club, Calligraphy Club, Cancer Awareness Society, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Seekers, Comic Book Club, Dance Club, Dance Marathon, FIMRC, Girl Up Club, Girls Who Code, Green Team, Electric Guitar Club, Japanese Club, Judaica Club, Korean Club, Key Club, Lacrosse Club, Law Association, Le Cercle Francais, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Math Study Club, Mental Health Awareness, Model UN, Muslim Student Association, Operation Smile, Photography Club, Political Awareness Club, Red Cross Club, Rocketry Club, Spirit Team, Sports Fanatic Club, STEM Council, Tutoring Club, Video Game Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, We The People, Forester (Yearbook Club), African Dance, Chinese Dance, Mexican Dance, Student Government, The Beacon (School Newspaper)
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%

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 (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  93.30%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  67
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  69
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  70.00%
Avg. ACT English Score
  24
Avg. ACT Math Score
  24
Avg. ACT Reading Score
  26
Avg. ACT Science Score
  23
Avg. SAT Math Score
  501
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  498
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.10%
4-Year College 55.20%
Unknown 25.70%

View Full Academic Data:

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 (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 49.60%
Female 50.40%
English Language Learners:
  9.50%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  63.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 24.60%
Black 6.00%
Hispanic 38.10%
White 24.00%
Other 7.30%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.70%
Black 2.30%
Hispanic 13.70%
White 62.60%
Other 7.70%
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