Forestville High School was part of the United States Government's JROTC program.

The JROTC program was first implemented for all grade levels in 2006, which was led by Major General Warren L. Freeman, the school's commandant.

The school mandated JROTC as a class for all grade levels, based on Leadership Education Training (LET).

Among the faculty of Forestville Elementary was long-time principal, Mrs. Barbara Johnson and teacher Mrs. Dorothy Murray.

In addition, with one of the largest populations of students enrolled in JROTC at a public secondary institution, Forestville became a Regiment of cadets.

It welcomes new cadets every year and its main mission is to promote higher education and motivate young people into becoming better citizens.