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West Port High School

3733 Sw 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34481

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West Port High School serves 2,686 students in grades 9-12.

West Port High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,686 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Port High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

West Port High School's student population of 2,686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,686 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

102 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

West Port High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Port High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2058 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

36%

35%

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Black

19%

22%

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White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.70

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Graduation Rate

95%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

46%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Port High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marion School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Port High School's ranking?

West Port High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of West Port High School?

The graduation rate of West Port High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend West Port High School?

2,686 students attend West Port High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of West Port High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Port High School?

West Port High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does West Port High School offer ?

West Port High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is West Port High School part of?

West Port High School is part of Marion School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,686 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education