What grades does River Forest High School serve?

River Forest High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Hobart area.

Where is River Forest High School located?

River Forest High School is a urban school in Hobart, IN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Forest High School is 20.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Hobart, IN?

Schools in Hobart include River Forest High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Hobart area.

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River Forest High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day-No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Wed

Elementary Progress ReportsEvent

Sep

Thu

5th Grade Camp TecumsehEvent

Oct

Fri

End of First TermEvent

Oct

Mon

Fall Break-No SchoolBreak

Oct

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

567

Student:Teacher

20.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

River Forest Community Sch Corp

Econ. Disadvantaged

69.7%

Phone

(219)962-7551

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

50-54%

Math Proficiency

10-14%

Graduation Rate

75-79%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

7 courses offered

103 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

15 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

192 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

139 test takers

Athletics

16 sports, 22 teams

240 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.9:1

Worse than average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

556

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,637

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,576

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,580

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 54%Local 21%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$338,685

+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr

Chicago, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.0%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

10.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

328

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

315

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

56%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

108 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

64 (20%)

Intellectual Disability

36 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

35 (11%)

Autism

33 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

19 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

565

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day-No School

Holiday

Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Elementary Progress Reports

Event

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

5th Grade Camp Tecumseh

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day-No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Elementary Progress Reports	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	5th Grade Camp Tecumseh	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	End of First Term	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	First Day of Second Term	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	MS/HS Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Elementary-Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Elementary Progress Reports	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Vacation-No School	Break	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Meister Elemntary Holiday Program	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Evans Elementary Holiday Program	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of Second Term	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Second Semester Orientation Day	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Class Resumes-First Day of 3rd Term	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-No School	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Elementary Progress Reports	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day-No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	End of 3rd Term	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break-No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	First Day of 4th Term	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	MS/HS Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 6, 2027	Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Kindergarten Registration	Event	—
Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Kindergarten Registration	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Pre-Kindergarten Registration	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	End of 4th Term-Last Day for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Records Day	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Summer School	Event	—
Thu, Jun 3, 2027	Graduation	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Summer School	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Summer School	Event	—