LAKE WEIR HIGH SCHOOL

1,447 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Weir High School is a public secondary school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. Situated on SE Maricamp Road, the school functions as a core academic institution for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard high school coursework, elective programs, and opportunities for extracurricular involvement designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths.

As part of the Marion County school system, Lake Weir High School emphasizes the district's commitment to academic standards and student development. The school utilizes its official presence within the district’s portal to provide families with access to essential resources, such as academic calendars, administrative information, and district-wide policies. Through its programs and community focus, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of the Ocala student population.

1,447

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE WEIR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	650
Hispanic	389
Black	297
Asian	19
Two or More	82
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
650 (44.9%)
Hispanic
389 (26.9%)
Black
297 (20.5%)
Two or More
82 (5.7%)
Asian
19 (1.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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)671-4820
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	790
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 9 344

Grade 10 408

Grade 11 393

Grade 12 302