FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
Reported Enrollment
2,325
students
District
MARION
County Context Score
23/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
5000 SE MARICAMP RD, OCALA, FL, 34480
School District
MARION
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 120126001271
- District ID
- 1201260
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,325 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Marion County has 63 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 63 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What FOREST HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: MARION, Marion County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for FOREST HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with MARION.
2,325 students
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL reports 2,325 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 14 other high schools in Marion County with enrollment data, 13 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 182 students.
15 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 202 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
63 district schools
MARION lists 35 primary, 10 middle, 15 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
35
Middle
10
High
15
Other
3
Nearby context inside MARION
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is FOREST HIGH SCHOOL a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with MARION.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for FOREST HIGH SCHOOL?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the FOREST HIGH SCHOOL data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare FOREST HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 15 high schools in Marion County, plus other schools in MARION. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for FOREST HIGH SCHOOL?
Before using FOREST HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with MARION.
Part of MARION
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL is one of 63 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 44,493 students across 63 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
63
Reported Enrollment
44,493
63 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- ROMEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleProfile
- ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BELLEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- BELLEVIEW-SANTOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- FESSENDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleProfile
Similar Schools
Marion County Schools
County Context Score
23/100
County-level composite across 63 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.