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What’s Special

Selective science program; wide variety of extracurriculars

The Downside

Overcrowding

Forest Hills High School serves more than 3,400 students, making it one of the largest high schools in Queens. Most students graduate on time and go on to college. The school offers numerous Advanced Placement courses, five world languages, many PSAL sports teams, and a broad selection of electives.

In addition to its zoned program, the school features six themed academies. In the Carl Sagan STEM Honors Academy, students spend four years exploring science and math through research projects. Law Academy students study legal writing and key areas of law while participating in moot court and internships. Language academies include Spanish Dual Language and Chinese Studies, while Drama and Music emphasize theater and musical performance.

Beyond the academies, students may study French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, or Latin. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available for extra challenge. A sampling of past courses has included computer science, robotics, astronomy, and ecology, along with a full math sequence through AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics. Arts electives span film, visual arts, mixed media, storytelling, and music ensembles. Electives feature The American Presidency and AP African American Studies.

Graduation rates are above the city average, and college counselors guide students through postsecondary planning, offering workshops and individual support despite large caseloads. Tutoring is available during the day, and some classes are smaller or co-taught with special education-certified teachers. 

Forest Hills High School occupies a building designed for roughly 2,500 students. Classes run in three overlapping sessions, with some beginning as early as 7:15 a.m. and the last ending around 4 p.m. The building stays open until 8 p.m. for extracurricular activities. It includes science labs, a gym, a library, and a large auditorium. Outdoor field space is limited, so many athletic teams compete at local venues and nearby parks. (Lydie Raschka, official reports, February 2026)

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School Stats

Academics

School
Citywide
How many students graduate in 4 years?
 
90%
How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
 
72%
How many English language learners graduate in 4 years?
 
82%
Average daily attendance
 
93%
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
 
20%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school offers enough activities and services for their children's needs?
 
99%
How many parents of students with disabilities say this school works to achieve the goals of their students' IEPs?
 
95%
From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide and 2024-25 NYC School Survey

Students

3415
Number of students
Citywide Average is 608

Race/Ethnicity


School
Citywide
Low-income students
 
72%
Students with disabilities
 
14%
Multilingual learners
 
12%
From the 2024-25 Demographic Snapshot

Safety & Vibe

School
Citywide
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
 
84%
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
 
42%
How many students say that some are bullied at their school because of their gender or sexual orientation?
 
31%
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
 
65%
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey and 2023-24 NY State Report Card

Faculty & Staff

School
Citywide
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
 
51%
6.2
Years of principal experience at this school
Citywide Average is 8
181
Number of students for each guidance counselor or social worker
Citywide Average is 119

Teachers’ Race/Ethnicity


How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
 
91%
Are teachers effective?
From the 2024-25 NYC School Survey, 2024-25 School Quality Guide, 2022-23 Report on School-Based Staff Demographics, 2025 Guidance Counselor Report, and this school's most recent Quality Review Report

College and Career Readiness

School
Citywide
How well are students prepared for college and careers after four years at this school? What is a College and Career Readiness (CCR) Score?
 
61
How many students take a college-level course or earn a professional certificate?
 
65%
How many students who have graduated from this high school stay in college for at least 3 semesters?
 
83%
From the 2024-25 School Quality Guide
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

Academy of Chinese Studies (Q19A)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

This program is available to students who possess oral fluency in Chinese language. Students will develop high literacy in Mandarin and learn about Chinese culture through a sequence of classes and activities that culminate in an Advanced Placement, college-level class, a special project and the NYS Seal of Bi-literacy. This academy is supported by the Asia Society and the Hanban cultural group to ensure a full experience with Chinese culture.

Dual Language Academy (Spanish) (Q19B)

Admissions Method: Language Criteria

Program Description:

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.

Carl Sagan STEM Honors Academy (Q19J)

Admissions Method: Screened

Program Description:

This academy is a comprehensive science and math program for students who are interested in pursuing careers related to science, technology, engineering, and math. This program begins with a course in STEM fundamentals, which leads to four unique pathways of study: Research, Applied Sciences, Health Professions, and Engineering/Computer Programming. For more information go to our school website www.foresthillshs.org and click on Academics, Science Department.

Law Academy (Q19M)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

This academy offers students the opportunity to study legal writing, civil, criminal, and Constitutional law while developing higher order critical thinking and communication skills as they prepare for college and career. Students can participate in internships, jobsite visits, mock trial, and moot court

Drama Academy (Q19N)

Admissions Method: Audition

Program Description:

The Drama Academy is a four-year program created to offer students the opportunity to develop and hone skills as actors for stage performances. Students engage in performance, playwrighting, directing, sound, and theater tech. Additionally, students in their senior year are exposed to camera-based work in the school's monthly broadcast show, Good Day Forest Hills. Students can participate in Shakespeare Club, One Act Play Festival, Film Festival, and full length play productions.

Academy of Instrumental and Vocal Music (Q19P)

Admissions Method: Audition

Program Description:

This music academy includes beginning, intermediate and advanced instruction on all band, orchestra and percussion instruments as well as voice. Students take three sequential years of music theory that culminates in the NYC Music Comprehensive Exam. Our ensembles include: Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Beginning Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Beginning and Advanced Percussion, Vocal Training, Women's Choir and Concert Choir.

Zoned (Q19Z)

Admissions Method: Zoned Guarantee

Program Description:

Students accepted as a part of the Zoned program will have FHHS as their zoned school. These students will have access to the wide variety of classes, clubs and activities as a member of the FHHS community. Please see our website for a list of sports and clubs. https://www.foresthillshs.org/index.jsp Clubs/ Activities: Girl Up, Animal Rights, Anime, Astronomy, Black Student Assoc., Bukharin Club, Cancer Awareness Society, Cheer leading Club, Chinese Club and LGBTQ Plus Alliance.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Art History, 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 Language and Composition, 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)

Boys PSAL teams

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

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Contact & Location

Location

67-01 110 Street
Queens NY 11375

Buses: Q23, Q38, Q60, Q64, QM10, QM11, QM12, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44


Contact

Principal: Paul Wilbur

Parent Coordinator: Suzanna Khaimova

Phone: 718-268-3137

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? No

This school is in its own building.

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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