B+
Above Average
81/100

Forest High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 5000 SE MARICAMP RD, Ocala, FL 34480
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 54% · Math 36% proficient · 65th percentile in Florida
Graduation
B+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
2,383
Students
enrolled
23.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%65/100reading 69th percentile, math 60th percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%76/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%52/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency54% (+5 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency36% (−10 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+17 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%42%reading +0 pts, math -9 pts50th percentile (list)
Black32%22%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%37%reading -1 pts, math +3 pts59th percentile (list)
Asian70%—reading -8 pts42nd percentile (list)
Multiracial55%45%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income39%27%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts52nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5000 SE MARICAMP RD
City Ocala
ZIP Code 34480
District 1201260
NCES School ID 120126001271
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34480

Understanding the community around Forest High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,410
Per Capita Income $36,975
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $237,100
Median Rent $1,059
Owner-Occupied 75.1%
Renter-Occupied 24.9%
View full data for ZIP 34480 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forest High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.3%
Hispanic/Latino 21.2%
Black 16.1%
Two or More Races 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,383
Teachers (FTE) 101.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forest High School?
Forest High School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forest High School?
Forest High School has 2,383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.6:1.
What grades does Forest High School serve?
Forest High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forest High School receive per student?
Forest High School receives $11,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forest High School in 34480 ▼
Avg Home Value
$314,619
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,503
1-Year Change
-0.7%
% Renters
24.9%

Other Schools in 34480

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026