Forest High School is a school near Ocala, Florida, United States. It has an EMIT program. The school's colors are green and gold and the school mascot is the Wildcat. As of 2014, it had an enrollment of some 2,058.
Serving 2,383 students in grades 9-12, Forest High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest High School's student population of 2,383 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1794 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest High School's ranking?
Forest High School is ranked #1794 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Forest High School often compared to?
Forest High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vanguard High School, Belleview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest High School?
The graduation rate of Forest High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Forest High School?
2,383 students attend Forest High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Forest High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest High School?
Forest High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest High School offer ?
Forest High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest High School part of?
Forest High School is part of Marion School District.
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