Lake Weir High School

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Lake Weir High School ranks 570 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Weir High School is a public high school in Ocala, Florida, serving 1,483 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state.

While Lake Weir High School has a higher percentage of White (47.67%) and Hispanic (27.04%) students compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the state and district averages across key metrics. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 87.5% in 2019-2020 to just 69.8% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Lake Weir High School has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 46.7%, much higher than the state and district. Standardized test scores also lag behind, with only 23% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 55% statewide. The school serves a high-need population, with 68.37% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools like Vanguard High School and Belleview High School, both of which are also part of the Marion School District, Lake Weir High School stands out as the lowest-performing in terms of academic metrics, graduation rates, and student engagement. While the school's performance has been declining over the years, the data suggests there is potential for improvement through targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

10351 SE Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34472

(352) 671-4820

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
570^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,615

Feeder schools for Lake Weir High School:

Elementary:	East Marion Elementary School
	Emerald Shores Elementary School
	Greenway Elementary School
	Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School
Middle:	Lake Weir Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 1,426

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.3%

Hispanic:

26.2%

African American:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Weir High School ranks worse than 70.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lake Weir High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lake Weir High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.3%), Hispanic (26.2%), African American (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Weir High School is 22.2, which is the 5^th best among 8 high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Lake Weir High School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Weir High School is $8,615, which is the 7^th highest among 8 high schools in the Marion School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Weir High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Weir High School 570^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lake Weir High School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Weir High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	41.21	316^th	484	34.7%
2005	32.87	360^th	487	26.1%
2006	38.97	322^nd	477	32.5%
2007	47.09	310^th	563	44.9%
2008	50.59	304^th	577	47.3%
2009	56.69	276^th	587	53.0%
2010	57.91	283^rd	620	54.4%
2011	50.19	344^th	622	44.7%
2012	41.52	317^th	606	47.7%
2013	50.01	283^rd	648	56.3%
2014	44.00	375^th	687	45.4%
2016	33.93	430^th	693	38.0%
2017	32.99	440^th	714	38.4%
2018	32.33	449^th	716	37.3%
2019	30.09	486^th	734	33.8%
2021	19.52	564^th	746	24.4%
2022	22.55	567^th	774	26.7%
2023	29.10	512^th	792	35.4%
2024	27.43	570^th	807	29.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Weir High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1683	202	15	102	7	n/a	n/a	0	2009
1989	1675	227	14	125	1	n/a	n/a	0	2042
1990	1552	244	19	141	4	n/a	n/a	0	1960
1991	1680	281	19	185	3	n/a	n/a	0	2168
1992	1732	312	17	205	6	n/a	n/a	0	2272
1993	1739	343	22	236	3	n/a	n/a	0	2343
1994	1807	348	24	251	11	n/a	n/a	0	2441
1995	1074	264	8	148	5	n/a	n/a	0	1499
1996	1074	264	8	148	5	n/a	n/a	0	1499
1997	968	283	5	108	5	n/a	n/a	0	1369
1998	1046	302	7	109	3	n/a	n/a	0	1467
1999	1134	290	10	125	3	n/a	n/a	0	1562
2000	1232	302	11	129	3	n/a	n/a	0	1677
2001	1287	293	9	131	4	n/a	n/a	0	1724
2002	1284	308	7	132	7	n/a	n/a	0	1738
2003	1284	308	7	132	7	n/a	n/a	0	1738
2004	1211	323	10	128	9	n/a	n/a	0	1681
2005	1262	324	20	164	17	n/a	n/a	0	1787
2006	1224	293	18	150	12	n/a	n/a	0	1697
2007	1182	283	15	174	9	n/a	n/a	43	1706
2008	1193	300	17	200	5	n/a	n/a	52	1767
2009	1132	282	15	184	4	n/a	n/a	61	1678
2010	1142	283	16	193	2	n/a	n/a	57	1693
2011	1047	298	3	200	11	0	69	0	1628
2012	1087	300	6	218	12	1	82	0	1706
2013	1051	301	9	226	12	1	71	0	1671
2014	1031	309	13	247	17	1	82	0	1700
2015	1000	305	14	251	15	3	80	0	1668
2016	980	316	12	260	16	4	72	0	1660
2017	893	305	12	244	13	3	74	0	1544
2018	863	283	9	273	13	3	82	0	1526
2019	825	252	6	295	10	2	85	0	1475
2020	818	232	12	301	10	5	80	0	1458
2021	781	227	12	315	9	5	74	0	1423
2022	746	237	16	344	7	5	58	0	1413
2023	707	271	22	401	8	5	69	0	1483
2024	675	269	19	374	5	5	79	0	1426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lake Weir High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2009	107.0	18.7	33.5
1989	2042	111.0	18.3	20.2
1990	1960	109.0	17.9	25.2
1991	2168	113.0	19.1	26.5
1992	2272	115.0	19.7	24.1
1993	2343	117.0	20.0	23.4
1994	2441	128.0	19.1	28.5
1995	1499	94.0	15.9	34.2
1996	1499	94.0	15.9	34.2
1997	1369	86.0	15.9	38.6
1998	1467	92.0	15.9	39.9
1999	1562	90.0	17.4	47.5
2000	1677	96.0	17.5	41.7
2001	1724	96.0	18.0	43.1
2002	1738	85.0	20.4	47.1
2003	1738	85.0	20.4	47.1
2004	1681	85.0	19.8	48.8
2005	1787	88.0	20.3	57.1
2006	1697	88.0	19.3	55.5
2007	1706	90.0	19.0	57.7
2008	1767	89.0	19.9	60.7
2009	1678	96.4	19.3	60.8
2010	1693	83.0	20.4	73.5
2011	1628	84.0	19.3	68.2
2012	1706	81.0	21.0	71
2013	1671	82.0	20.3	73.1
2014	1700	77.0	22.0	68.8
2015	1668	78.0	21.3	73
2016	1660	78.0	21.2	74.3
2017	1544	73.0	21.1	74.8
2018	1526	73.0	20.9	74.3
2019	1475	66.0	22.3	75.5
2020	1458	65.0	22.4	73.7
2021	1423	66.0	21.5	70.1
2022	1413	61.0	23.1	69.5
2023	1483	67.0	22.1	68.4
2024	1426	64.0	22.2	66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lake Weir High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2009	107.0	18.7	33.5
1989	2042	111.0	18.3	20.2
1990	1960	109.0	17.9	25.2
1991	2168	113.0	19.1	26.5
1992	2272	115.0	19.7	24.1
1993	2343	117.0	20.0	23.4
1994	2441	128.0	19.1	28.5
1995	1499	94.0	15.9	34.2
1996	1499	94.0	15.9	34.2
1997	1369	86.0	15.9	38.6
1998	1467	92.0	15.9	39.9
1999	1562	90.0	17.4	47.5
2000	1677	96.0	17.5	41.7
2001	1724	96.0	18.0	43.1
2002	1738	85.0	20.4	47.1
2003	1738	85.0	20.4	47.1
2004	1681	85.0	19.8	48.8
2005	1787	88.0	20.3	57.1
2006	1697	88.0	19.3	55.5
2007	1706	90.0	19.0	57.7
2008	1767	89.0	19.9	60.7
2009	1678	96.4	19.3	60.8
2010	1693	83.0	20.4	73.5
2011	1628	84.0	19.3	68.2
2012	1706	81.0	21.0	71
2013	1671	82.0	20.3	73.1
2014	1700	77.0	22.0	68.8
2015	1668	78.0	21.3	73
2016	1660	78.0	21.2	74.3
2017	1544	73.0	21.1	74.8
2018	1526	73.0	20.9	74.3
2019	1475	66.0	22.3	75.5
2020	1458	65.0	22.4	73.7
2021	1423	66.0	21.5	70.1
2022	1413	61.0	23.1	69.5
2023	1483	67.0	22.1	68.4
2024	1426	64.0	22.2	66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Weir High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$227 (3.3%)	$6,563 (96.7%)	$6,790
2019	$398 (5.7%)	$6,598 (94.3%)	$6,996
2020	$342 (4.9%)	$6,573 (95.1%)	$6,915
2021	$625 (7.7%)	$7,496 (92.3%)	$8,122
2022	$1,462 (17.8%)	$6,742 (82.2%)	$8,203
2023	$1,112 (12.9%)	$7,502 (87.1%)	$8,615

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Weir High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 486^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 512^th of 792 High schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Weir High School)	38	35	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	46	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Weir High School)	36	28	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	46	42	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lake Weir High School)	56	54	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Marion)	64	58	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lake Weir High School)	62	54	8%
End of Course US History (Marion)	71	65	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Weir High School)	37	22	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)	55	44	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lake Weir High School)	40	25	15%
End of Course Geometry (Marion)	51	41	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1475	1483	0.5%
African American	252	271	7.5%
American Indian	10	8	20%
Asian	6	22	266.7%
Hispanic	295	401	35.9%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	825	707	14.3%
Two or More Races	85	69	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.5%	68.4%	7.2%

Schools Near Lake Weir High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Weir High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10351 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34472	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-4820	1,426	64	22.2	66.6%	675 (47.3%)	269 (18.9%)	374 (26.2%)	19 (1.3%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	79 (5.5%)	27.4	570^th of 807 public high schools	29.4%		29.1	512^th of 792 public high schools	35.4%	58			40.0	37.0				23.0	36.0	44.0	57.0	$8,615	$1,112	$7,502
Belleview High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10400 SE 36th Ave	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6210	1,835	76	24.1	54.1%	923 (50.3%)	196 (10.7%)	596 (32.5%)	19 (1.0%)	14 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	83 (4.5%)	41.3	405^th of 807 public high schools	49.8%		44.4	344^th of 792 public high schools	56.6%	61			48.0	49.0				25.0	43.0	59.0	69.0	$7,778	$868	$6,910
Forest High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 SE Maricamp Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-4700	2,383	101	23.5	41.5%	1,318 (55.3%)	384 (16.1%)	505 (21.2%)	48 (2.0%)	7 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	113 (4.7%)	49.7	306^th of 807 public high schools	62.1%		49.1	300^th of 792 public high schools	62.1%	6			56.0	55.0				41.0	57.0	61.0	64.0	$8,320	$913	$7,407
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction	Public	6-12	2500 SE 44th Ct	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 694-0191	186	5	37.2	86.0%	44 (23.7%)	88 (47.3%)	42 (22.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	2.5	775^th of 807 public high schools	4.0%		5.6	700^th of 792 public high schools	11.6%	75	10.0	10.0	0.0	8.0	12.0	13.0	6.0	0.0				$9,221	$345	$8,875
Hillcrest	Public	6-12	3143 SE 17th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6800	161	28	5.7	50.3%	79 (49.1%)	32 (19.9%)	42 (26.1%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)								(n/a)												$44,552	$14,750	$29,801
Marion Technical Institute	Public, Magnet	8-12	1614 E Fort King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-4765	111	15	7.4	64.9%	48 (43.2%)	30 (27.0%)	26 (23.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)								(n/a)		11.0				13.0	11.0		30.0			$26,375	$3,476	$22,899
Marion County Acceleration Academy	Public	7-12	1515 E Silver Springs Blvd	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 329-2799	341	5	68.2	73.3%	150 (44.0%)	85 (24.9%)	90 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)								(n/a)				36.0
Pace Center For Girls Inc.	Public	6-12	328 NE 1st Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 369-0571	38	5	7.6	84.2%	12 (31.6%)	15 (39.5%)	8 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Vanguard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7 NW 28th St	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-4900	1,634	72	22.6	58.4%	560 (34.3%)	547 (33.5%)	372 (22.8%)	81 (5.0%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	64 (3.9%)	36.1	461^st of 807 public high schools	42.9%		39.1	399^th of 792 public high schools	49.6%	62			47.0	48.0				19.0	31.0	58.0	63.0	$8,694	$903	$7,791
McSo Adults	Public	8-12	700 NW 30th Ave	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 732-1450	14	0		42.9%	1 (7.1%)	11 (78.6%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)												$16,218	$883	$15,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Weir High School

What schools feed into Lake Weir High School?

Lake Weir High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Marion Elementary School
Elementary : Emerald Shores Elementary School
Elementary : Greenway Elementary School
Elementary : Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School
Middle : Lake Weir Middle School

What district is Lake Weir High School in?

Marion

Is Lake Weir High School a good school?

Lake Weir High School ranks 570^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Weir High School?

Students at Lake Weir High School are 47% White, 26% Hispanic, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Lake Weir High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,426 students attended Lake Weir High School.

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