What grades does WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL serve?

As a High school, WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL serves students in OCALA, FL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL located?

You can find WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL in OCALA, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL?

At WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL, there are approximately 27.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in OCALA, FL?

WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL is among the schools serving OCALA, FL. The school is part of the local school system.

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WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

High|OCALA, Florida|MARION

OCALA, FL 34481

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

Two-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Wed

Two-Hour Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Sat

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Sat

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - Marion County Public Schools

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

2,997

Student:Teacher

27.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

MARION

Econ. Disadvantaged

52.4%

Phone

(352)291-4000

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

52%

51th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

34%

24th percentile in FL

Graduation Rate

94%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

21 courses offered

558 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

220 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

270 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

1,010 test takers

Athletics

29 sports, 31 teams

568 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26.3:1

Worse than average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

115

89% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,180

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,104

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,114

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 41%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.8%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

11.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,975

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

7,507

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,628 (35%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,548 (21%)

Autism

944 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

826 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

475 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

251 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

3,022

Current enrollment

Growing(+13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Two-Hour Early Release

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Student Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Two-Hour Early Release

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in MARION. WEST PORT HIGH SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Marion County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Marion County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 24, 2027	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sat, Mar 13, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Marion County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Two-Hour Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Mid-Term BreakDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Marion County Public Schools	Event	—