Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Lake Weir 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Weir High School's student population of 1,413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Weir High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Weir High School is 0.64, 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
#3127 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
53%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Weir High School's ranking?
Lake Weir High School is ranked #3127 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Weir High School often compared to?
Lake Weir High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Weir High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Weir High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lake Weir High School?
1,413 students attend Lake Weir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lake Weir High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Weir High School?
Lake Weir High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Weir High School offer ?
Lake Weir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Weir High School part of?
Lake Weir High School is part of Marion School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Classes Resume - First Day of Semester 2
January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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