Forest Hills High School: admissions and school facts
Forest Hills High School (DBN 28Q440) is a New York City public high school in Forest Hills, Queens with 7 admissions programs. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, Screened, Audition, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 999 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 94% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 7
- Average SAT
- 999
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 94%
- College and career rate
- 78%
- Students
- 3240
- Applicants per seat
- 2–8
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q19A
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
25 seats · 57 applicants · 2 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Chinese.
Language criteriaQ19B
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Admits by program criteria: home language, English level, years in the US and similar.
50 seats · 208 applicants · 4 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to New York City residents whose home language is Spanish.
ScreenedQ19J
Focus: Science & Math
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
134 seats · 905 applicants · 7 per seat
Who can apply: Open only to Queens students or residents
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)Q19M
Focus: Law & Government
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
100 seats · 837 applicants · 8 per seat
AuditionQ19N
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
25 seats · 139 applicants · 6 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
AuditionQ19P
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
50 seats · 229 applicants · 5 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Zoned guaranteeQ19Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
190 seats · 527 applicants · 3 per seat
About the school
Forest Hills High School is a New York State Recognition School placing us in the top 5% of schools in the state. We have a long tradition of success through student achievement due to the variety of programs designed to engage students of all levels and interests. FHHS offers college level classes through its numerous Advanced Placement courses and through classes offered in partnership with local universities. Our special academies provide accepted applicants with real-world experiences that advance the students' learning outside of the classroom. Dozens of clubs and sports teams provide students with the opportunity to get involved in structured, competitive and community-oriented activities that compliment the students' academics.
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, French, Spanish
AP courses (22): African American Studies, Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, French Language and Culture, Macroeconomics, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Handball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Clubs: Animal Rights Club, Anime Club, Astro Club, Art Club, BlackLatinX Student Union, Bollywood Club, Bukharian Club, Calligraphy Club, Cancer Awareness Society, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Christian Seekers, Comic Book Club, Dance Club, Dance Marathon, FIMRC, Girl Up Club, Girls Who Code, Green Team, Electric Guitar Club, Japanese Club, Judaica Club, Korean Club, Key Club, Lacrosse Club, Law Association, Le Cercle Francais, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Math Study Club, Mental Health Awareness, Model UN, Muslim Student Association, Operation Smile, Photography Club, Political Awareness Club, Red Cross Club, Rocketry Club, Spirit Team, Sports Fanatic Club, STEM Council, Tutoring Club, Video Game Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, We The People, Forester (Yearbook Club), African Dance, Chinese Dance, Mexican Dance, Student Government, The Beacon (School Newspaper)
Students
- Girls
- 50%
- English language learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Economic need index
- 68%
- Asian
- 25%
- Black
- 7%
- Hispanic
- 41%
- White
- 23%
- Multi-racial
- 2%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 86%
- Rigorous instruction
- 63%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 88%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 67-01 110 Street, Queens, NY 11375
- Neighborhood
- Forest Hills
- Subway
- M, R to 67 Av (0.4 mi); E, F, M, R to Forest Hills-71 Av (0.5 mi); M, R to 63 Dr-Rego Park (0.8 mi)
- Bus
- Q23, Q38, Q60, Q64, QM10, QM11, QM12, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44
- School hours
- 9:36 AM – 4:04 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Forest Hills High School?
Forest Hills High School admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.), Language criteria, Screened, Audition, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Forest Hills High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 2 to 8 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Forest Hills High School?
The average SAT was 999 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Forest Hills High School?
94% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 78% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Forest Hills High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 67-01 110 Street, Queens. Subway: M, R to 67 Av (0.4 mi); E, F, M, R to Forest Hills-71 Av (0.5 mi); M, R to 63 Dr-Rego Park (0.8 mi). Bus: Q23, Q38, Q60, Q64, QM10, QM11, QM12, QM4, QM40, QM42, QM44.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are