Ocala Center For Success And Independence serves 68 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocala Center For Success And Independence's student population of 68 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocala Center For Success And Independence is 0.54, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Ocala Center For Success And Independence?
The graduation rate of Ocala Center For Success And Independence is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ocala Center For Success And Independence?
68 students attend Ocala Center For Success And Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ocala Center For Success And Independence students are Black, 37% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Ocala Center For Success And Independence offer ?
Ocala Center For Success And Independence offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocala Center For Success And Independence part of?
Ocala Center For Success And Independence is part of Marion School District.
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