Forest Park High School in Woodbridge, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Forest Park High School is a suburban public school in Woodbridge, Virginia that is part of Prince William County Public Schools. It serves 2,346 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,346 Students

133 Teachers

15721 Forest Park Dr

Woodbridge, VA 22193 View local requests

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Forest Park High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Craft

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Forest Park High School Demographics

57%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

65%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Forest Park High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 10, 2026

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