Naaman Forest High School

Naaman Forest High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd,  Garland, TX
Garland Independent School District
3.6
3.8
2,224 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Herbert Oneil
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
124
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
34
AP Pass Rate
30.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
6.9%
State Average
14.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Teachers with 3+ Years of Experience
94.5%
Average Teacher Salary
$61,221
Students Per Counselor
311:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
56.1%
Black
21.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.1%
White
8.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#96 Niche Standout HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Texas 343 Students
University of Texas - Austin 340 Students
Texas A&M University 331 Students
University of Texas - Dallas 270 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 251 Students
Baylor University 222 Students
Texas State University 214 Students
Dallas College - Richland Campus 200 Students
Southern Methodist University 195 Students
Texas Tech University 182 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 180 Students
Nursing 136 Students
Biology 113 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 67 Students
Computer Science 59 Students
Accounting 50 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Finance 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 417 Reviews
4.0 Alum
4/8/2024
Naaman Forest had a reputation for being a bad school. However, in my experience, it all comes down to the effort you put in and the positivity you put into it. I was lucky enough to be in classes with teachers who cared and were able to connect with us students a bit more than the norm. The school was fine, and the experience was not as bad as it was worked up to be.
4.0 Senior
12/11/2023
The best part about my experience at Naaman Forest are the teachers there that push you to do your best and help you to achieve your goals. My least favorite part about Naaman Forest was the safety because our school kept getting shooting and bomb threats.
3.0 Senior
8/14/2023
The staff is kind and works hard to protect us. The school spirit among the students is the best I've ever witnessed, especially during sporting contests, musical performances, and pep rallies. Additionally, Naaman Forest has a fantastic athletics program with outstanding coaches who coach with their heart and soul.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 23 Reviews
5.0 other
5/20/2018
10 stars wonderful experience great atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone
2.0 parent
7/14/2017
My daughter attended NF all 4 years and our experience in regards to her was okay, but not great. Counselors are not helpful, although we found some amazing teachers who really care about the students (Mrs. Holloway goes above & beyond). My daughter was very active and involved all 4 years. She was...
2.0 other
8/29/2014
This school is okay but the main problem I have with them is the counselors. They messed up my schedule; I took Geometry last year and this year I was supposed to take Algebra II. Well they gave me Algebra 1 and listed me as a 9th grader (note I didnt fail any classes last year) and I was one of the...
4.0 student
11/5/2013
Large school with diverse curriculum. Easy to get lost in the large class sizes, but driven students will thrive here. Only one bad experience with an instructor during my tenure, and I do believe this issue was resolved. Graduated from this school and went on to obtain Bachelor's and Master's in En...

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