Lake Weir High School
Tel:
(352)671-4820
- Lake Weir High School serves 1,544 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Lake Weir High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lake Weir High School's student population of 1,544 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,544 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Weir High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Weir High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2717 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 32% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 59% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MARION School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Weir High School is New Leaf Center (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Leaf Center (4.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Emerald Shores Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocala Emerald Shores Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 521 students
1.6 miles
404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)671-4800 1.6 PK-5 521 - Ocala Greenway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 732 students
3.7 miles
207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)671-4845 3.7 PK-5 732 - Ocala Marion Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 212 students
4.0 miles
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)687-2100 4.0 K-5 212 - Ocala New Leaf Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 117 students
4.5 miles
5895 Se 83rd St
Ocala, FL 34472
(352)245-3586 4.5 K-12 117 - Belleview Belleview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 717 students
4.9 miles
5556 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352)671-6100 4.9 PK-5 717
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