Forest View High School was a public secondary school in Arlington Heights, Illinois, operational from 1963 until its closure because of declining enrollment in 1986. The school mascot was Ferdie the Falcon, and the school colors were silver, black, and gold.
The Academy At Forest View ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 60-79%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)36%
26%
Black
(19-20)5%
17%
White
(19-20)55%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ferdie The Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Forest View?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Forest View is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Academy At Forest View?
163 students attend The Academy At Forest View.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of The Academy At Forest View students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Academy At Forest View offer ?
The Academy At Forest View offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Academy At Forest View part of?
The Academy At Forest View is part of Township HSD 214 School District.
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