How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | HILLCREST |
|---|---|---|
| Location | OCALA, FL | OCALA, FL |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 162 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 5.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.9% | 48.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | HILLCREST |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.5% | 45.7% |
| African American | 16.7% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% | 30.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | HILLCREST |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 397.8:1 | 81:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 48.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 415 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.