Lake Weir High School is a public high school located in unincorporated southeastern Marion County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Marion County School District and serves students residing in southeastern Marion County, including the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs Shores and Summerfield.
Serving 1,447 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Weir High School's student population of 1,447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Weir High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Weir High School is 0.68, 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
#3242 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #3242 out of 3,662 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% 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 70%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Weir High School?
1,447 students attend Lake Weir High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lake Weir High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Weir High School offer ?
Lake Weir High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Weir High School part of?
Lake Weir High School is part of Marion School District.
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