- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ocala, FL
Lake Weir High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Weir High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120126001280
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Weir High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Weir High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Weir High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Lake Weir High School held near 1,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120126001280 · Ocala, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,447 enr · 21.6:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Lake Weir High School held near 1,426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Weir High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school
Lake Weir High School
1,447 students
What this shows Lake Weir High School reports 1,447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Weir High School compares
Lake Weir High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,447
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
365
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lake Weir High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Weir High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Weir High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Weir High School
How many students attend Lake Weir High School?
Lake Weir High School has 1,447 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,483 (2022-23) → 1,426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Weir High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Weir High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Weir High School?
68.4% of students at Lake Weir High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Weir High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Weir High School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Weir High School?
Lake Weir High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Weir High School rank among high schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Weir High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Ocala, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Ocala on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Lake Weir High School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.