Forest Hill School, a part of Portage Township Schools when it was constructed in 1914, took its name from the woods in which it was located. The original buff-colored brick structure contained four rooms. In 1916, Forest Hill became part of Akron Public Schools.
Groundbreaking for new building on February 9, 2007; dedication ceremony on August 26, 2008; classes started in new building on August 27, 2008