Forest Park Jr-Sr High School is a 7–12 grade public learning institution located in

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. It serves the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation.

Academics

The traditional public school is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and received an "A" grade from the state and a "meets expectations" federal rating based on student achievement in the 2018-19 school year. Forest Park offers more than a dozen dual credit courses through partnerships with

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and

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, allowing students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School's graduation rate of 93% exceeds the state average of 87%, according to the state's 2019-20 cohort data.

Athletics and clubs

Athletics

The boys basketball program won back to back state championships (2004–05 & 2005–06); they were also state finalists in 2002-03 & 2017-18. The girls softball team took the state title for the 2000–2001 season. The girls basketball team won the 2A state championship in 2022 and 2023.

Marching band

Forest Park's marching band, known as the Marching Rangers, has won 11 state championships since 1973 (1981, 1982, 1985, 1986, 2001, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2018).

Notable alumni

* Ben Braunecker -

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References

External links

Forest Park HS Homepage

School district website
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