- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ocala, FL
West Port High School
Federal NCES profile for West Port High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120126004386
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Port High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Ocala · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Port High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Port High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Ocala, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
West Port High School held near 2,997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 121.0 → 109.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+91 students YoY 120126004386 · Ocala, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,022 enr · 25:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest High School (2,387 students)
West Port High School held near 2,997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+91 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 121.0 → 109.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Port High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Dunnellon High
Dunnellon High School
1,562 students
What this shows West Port High School reports 3,022 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Port High School compares
West Port 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,022 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,022
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
White 29.3%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, West Port High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 West Port High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunnellon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Port High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~3,022 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Port High School
How many students attend West Port High School?
West Port High School has 3,022 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ocala, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,906 (2022-23) → 2,997 (2023-24), nearly flat (+91).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Port High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Port High School is 25:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Port High School?
51.6% of students at West Port High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Port High School?
The largest demographic group at West Port High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Ocala, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Port High School?
West Port High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Port High School rank among high schools in Ocala?
By Resource Investment Index, West Port High School ranks #3 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 West Port High School, Marion also operates Forest High School (2,387 students), Belleview High School (1,904 students), and Vanguard High School (1,684 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.