I am a senior at this school and really enjoy it here. The teachers get involved in the students learning and attempt to do everything possible to help the student graduate and succeed. Overall the school is great for academics, but the downside of it is theat the schoolboard and administration seem
... Read more to care more about the sports than they do the academics. For example, when the school was redesigned after the fire, most of the money went to the sports department, some went to building a new section to the school, and the rest of whatever was left went to whatever they wanted, which wasn't much. The money went to fixing the football field, baseball field, tennis courts, and buying new equipment for sports teams and phys ed class. It's very annoying, but what can a student do other than complain. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/19/09
I agree that River Forest is a great school. Before Mr. Wielgus got there children with problems were kicked out of school and not given much of a chance. Now, those children are worked with and given the opportunity to be the best that they can be.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
I disagree with the negative assessment of this school. Mr. Weilgus is a very innovative man and really seems to care about all of the students at RFHS. The teachers have provided my children with a quality education. While the sports teams have had a tough time, the coaches work with the kids as
... Read more people and I like that. The other extracurriculars are very good as well. River Forest gets and A+ from this parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
As a parent of a RFHS graduate and another who has transferred out, I feel the overall academic and extra curricular clubs at that facility are below standard and since they have failed to meet Indiana State Board of Education and their AYP (please see web site for INSB), the school is on academic parole.
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/07
I am a proud graduate of River Forest, K-12. While we may not be the most affluent school, nor do we have state of the art technology; the faculty and staff are second to none. I am now about to graduate from Anderson University with a degree in social work and doing what makes me happy. The lessons
... Read more I learned at RF along with the diversity and creativity that comes with being in a school with a lower income has provided me with lasting insights and views that shape for the better the way that I perceive the world. Education is like anything else, you get out of it what you put in. I thank everyone who has helped me come this far at RF, your efforts do not go unrecognized. Thanks! Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/16/05
Unfortunately I am a graduate of this school and offer a little advice to the administration. I feel if the administration focused on academics instead of sports you would have more parent involvement and higher academic accomplishments. Other factors include favoritism to those in sports or what family
... Read more name you carry. We wonder why kids are bullied or favored- its the school that promotes the problem. Fortunately, if the young adults are smart they can get out and become successful without the help of the school and you wouldn't have to wonder why more than half of the graduates stick around the community after graduation and amount to nothing. My advice to future graduates- After high school, go to college and lead a successful life. You won't have one if you stick around that community. Read less
Posted by a former student on 10/21/05
I'm not a parent ,but a student at River Forest Sr. High School. I don't see how anyone can write anything bad about our school when they don't attend or work at that school. My school went through a very difficult time with our school beings et on fire. However, My teacher helped my friends and me to
... Read more keep our head high and continue on. We studied even harder and worked together to make the most out of our condition. Our teachers are always challenging us with new things. So please, Give us the benefit of the doubt. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/10/05
It's funny how someone writes how bad the schools is, yet doesn't use proper grammer or spelling. Maybe you need to use your time studying, instead of making excuses.
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Overall the other students are good, however, the upper administration appears to be self-serving. Questioning their rule is harshly dealt with. Most other parents are also in the same financial and economic lifestyle and generally are 'salt of the Earth'.
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* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
614
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
26
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Hobart schools — River Forest High School is located at 3300 Indiana St, Hobart IN 46342. 3300 Indiana St is in the 46342 ZIP code in Hobart, IN The school district for River Forest High School is the River Forest Cmty School District. River Forest High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 12.
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