Forbush High School in East Bend, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Forbush High School is a rural public school in East Bend, North Carolina that is part of Yadkin County Schools. It serves 782 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

782 Students

55 Teachers

1525 Falcon Rd

East Bend, NC 27018 View local requests

http://www.yadkin.k12.nc.us/schools/fhs/opening.html

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Forbush High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Forbush High School Demographics

77%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

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.

Forbush High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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