FOREST HIGH SCHOOL

2,387 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Forest High School, located on SE Maricamp Road in Ocala, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Marion County Public School District. As one of the established high schools in the region, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school is known for its role in the local community, emphasizing student development through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various sports, arts, and club activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of Marion County Public Schools, focusing on academic achievement, student safety, and community engagement. Students at Forest High have access to a range of resources typical of a large Florida high school, including college preparatory coursework and vocational opportunities. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or specific administrative policies, the district's official website provides centralized resources to support the school’s ongoing operations.

2,387

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,278
Hispanic	529
Black	398
Asian	54
Two or More	116
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,278 (53.5%)
Hispanic
529 (22.2%)
Black
398 (16.7%)
Two or More
116 (4.9%)
Asian
54 (2.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-4700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	807
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 640

Grade 10 647

Grade 11 607

Grade 12 493