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West Port High School vs. Forest High School

Should you attend West Port High School or Forest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Port High School
3733 Sw 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34481
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Forest High School
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

West Port High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,997 students in grades 9-12, West Port High School ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,997 students
2,383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Port High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Port High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Port High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Port High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2466 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1794 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Port High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
45%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Port High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Port High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Port High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
86%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Port High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Forest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Port High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
748
664
Grade 10 Students
788
650
Grade 11 Students
739
536
Grade 12 Students
722
533

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Port High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Port High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Port High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
31%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Port High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Port High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Port High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Port High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Port High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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