D
Needs Improvement
43/100

River Forest High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3300 Indiana St, Hobart, IN 46342
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 42% · Math 17% proficient · 14th percentile in Indiana
Graduation
C+
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
567
Students
enrolled
20.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%14/100reading 16th percentile, math 12th percentile among Indiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%45/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−28 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (−3 pts vs. state avg 90%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -18 pts, math -16 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading -13 pts, math -5 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income42%17%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3300 Indiana St
City Hobart
ZIP Code 46342
District 1804620
NCES School ID 180462000781
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46342

Understanding the community around River Forest High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,808
Per Capita Income $33,579
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,000
Median Rent $1,125
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for River Forest High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 42.3%
White 28.9%
Black 21.5%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 567
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for River Forest High School?
River Forest High School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend River Forest High School?
River Forest High School has 567 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1.
What grades does River Forest High School serve?
River Forest High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does River Forest High School receive per student?
River Forest High School receives $13,055 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around River Forest High School in 46342 ▼
Avg Home Value
$242,792
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,362
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
23.9%

Other Schools in 46342

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026