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Forest Hills Public Schools — District Profile & Schools

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan · Kent County

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Key Dates — Forest Hills Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Forest Hills Public Schools is Wed, Aug 26, 2026, and the last day of school is Wed, Jun 9, 2027, according to the district's published calendar. Scheduled breaks include Fall Break (Mon, Oct 19, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026), Winter Break (Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027), Mid-Winter Break (Mon, Feb 15, 2027), Spring Break (Thu, Apr 1, 2027 to Sun, Apr 11, 2027).

First day of school
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Last day of school
Wed, Jun 9, 2027
Fall Break
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
Thanksgiving Break
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Sun, Nov 29, 2026
Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 to Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Mid-Winter Break
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Spring Break
Thu, Apr 1, 2027 to Sun, Apr 11, 2027
Labor Day Weekend
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 to Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Memorial Day
Mon, May 31, 2027
9,065
Students
18
Schools
8 elem · 6 mid · 4 high
17.2:1
Student-Teacher
528 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

504
Avg. School Size
988
Total Staff

Forest Hills Public Schools Calendar

43 events

Wed, Aug 26

Event

First Day of School

Full day

Wed, Aug 26

Event

First Day of School

Full day

Sep 4 - 7

Holiday

Labor Day Weekend

Sep 4 - 7

Holiday

Labor Day Weekend

Mon, Sep 21

Early Dismissal

2-Hour Early Release

Building-Level Learning

Mon, Sep 21

Early Dismissal

2-Hour Early Release

Building-Level Learning

Thu, Oct 15

Early Dismissal

2-Hour Early Release

Building-Level Learning

Thu, Oct 15

Early Dismissal

2-Hour Early Release

Building-Level Learning

Fri, Oct 16

PD Day

Staff Professional Learning

No School for Students

Fri, Oct 16

PD Day

Staff Professional Learning

No School for Students

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Contact

Address
6590 CASCADE RD SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Phone
(616)493-8800

Staff & Students

Teachers (FTE)
528
Total Staff
988
Data Source
NCES Common Core of Data
School Year 2023-24

Schools in Forest Hills Public Schools (18)

Northern High School

GRAND RAPIDS

High
1,109 studentsGrades 9 - 1216.1:1 ratio18.94% FRPL

Central High School

GRAND RAPIDS

High
1,033 studentsGrades 9 - 1219.5:1 ratio12.49% FRPL

Eastern High School

ADA

High
767 studentsGrades 9 - 1218.3:1 ratio14.21% FRPL

Eastern Middle School

ADA

Middle
561 studentsGrades 6 - 819.3:1 ratio13.19% FRPL

Knapp Forest Elementary School

GRAND RAPIDS

Primary
557 studentsGrades -1 - 518.6:1 ratio7% FRPL

Northern Hills Middle School

GRAND RAPIDS

Middle
534 studentsGrades 7 - 819.1:1 ratio17.98% FRPL

Central Middle School

ADA

Middle
510 studentsGrades 7 - 820.4:1 ratio13.33% FRPL

Northern Trails 56 School

GRAND RAPIDS

Middle
499 studentsGrades 5 - 617.8:1 ratio18.44% FRPL

Pine Ridge Elementary School

GRAND RAPIDS

Primary
475 studentsGrades -1 - 419:1 ratio7.79% FRPL

Ada Vista Elementary School

ADA

Primary
457 studentsGrades 0 - 419:1 ratio7.22% FRPL

Central Woodlands 56 School

ADA

Middle
451 studentsGrades 5 - 619.6:1 ratio12.64% FRPL

Meadow Brook Elementary School

GRAND RAPIDS

Primary
445 studentsGrades 0 - 413.9:1 ratio25.17% FRPL

Orchard View Elementary School

GRAND RAPIDS

Primary
436 studentsGrades 0 - 515.6:1 ratio22.94% FRPL

Thornapple Elementary School

GRAND RAPIDS

Primary
387 studentsGrades -1 - 417.6:1 ratio16.8% FRPL

Collins Elementary School

GRAND RAPIDS

Primary
375 studentsGrades -1 - 419.7:1 ratio21.33% FRPL

Ada Elementary School

ADA

Primary
310 studentsGrades -1 - 413.5:1 ratio13.23% FRPL

Goodwillie Environmental School

GRAND RAPIDS

Middle
104 studentsGrades 5 - 626:1 ratio8.65% FRPL

Forest Hills Transition Center

GRAND RAPIDS

High
12 studentsGrades 12 - 126:1 ratio25% FRPL

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills Public Schools

The first day of school in Forest Hills Public Schools is Wed, Aug 26, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.

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