West Port High School

Summary:

West Port High School is a public high school located in Ocala, Florida, serving 2,906 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Port High School has a diverse student population, with 32.45% White, 19.06% African American, and 40.09% Hispanic students. However, the school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 95.7% in 2018-2019 to 85.0% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the graduation rates of nearby schools like Forest High School (85.6%) and Hillcrest (84.2%). Additionally, West Port High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 24.8% in 2018-2019 to 33.9% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages, as well as the rates of nearby schools like Forest High School (22.5%) and Vanguard High School (31.9%).

West Port High School's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, as well as the scores of nearby high-performing schools like Forest High School and Vanguard High School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.23% to 54.09% over the past three school years, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools like Forest High School (41.94%) and Vanguard High School (59.12%). These factors suggest that West Port High School faces significant challenges in supporting its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 3733 SW 80th Ave
       Ocala, FL  34481


(352) 291-4000

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
327th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,189 Help


Feeder schools for West Port High School:

Elementary:    College Park Elementary School
    Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School
    Saddlewood Elementary School
Middle:    Howard Middle School
    Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.0 Help
Number of students:  2,906

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.1%
White:
32.5%
African American:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Compare Details West Port High School ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.89. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Port High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details West Port High School has the largest high school student body size in the Marion School District. Student population at West Port High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), White (32.5%), African American (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Port High School is 24, which is the 7th best among 8 high schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare West Port High School employs 121 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Port High School is $7,189. 10 high schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Port High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Port High School 327th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See West Port High School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Port High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.68 258th 484 46.7%
2005 56.14 223rd 487 54.2%
2006 57.30 213th 477 55.3%
2007 57.50 242nd 563 57.0%
2008 61.08 232nd 577 59.8%
2009 62.17 228th 587 61.2%
2010 62.13 241st 620 61.1%
2011 61.10 259th 622 58.4%
2012 52.37 215th 606 64.5%
2013 58.11 216th 648 66.7%
2014 58.40 245th 687 64.3%
2016 55.25 225th 693 67.5%
2017 55.61 231st 714 67.6%
2018 54.14 235th 716 67.2%
2019 54.06 252nd 734 65.7%
2021 48.33 283rd 746 62.1%
2022 44.93 331st 774 57.2%
2023 49.59 288th 792 63.6%
2024 47.89 327th 807 59.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Port High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 198 120 4 41 2 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 670 357 11 140 4 n/a n/a 0 1182
2003 670 357 11 140 4 n/a n/a 0 1182
2004 875 415 16 207 5 n/a n/a 0 1518
2005 904 362 17 234 9 n/a n/a 0 1526
2006 984 372 23 301 11 n/a n/a 0 1691
2007 955 360 27 316 10 n/a n/a 46 1714
2008 891 346 32 350 14 n/a n/a 58 1691
2009 961 385 47 351 14 n/a n/a 72 1830
2010 953 338 39 345 11 n/a n/a 87 1773
2011 936 373 27 488 17 1 114 0 1956
2012 1029 447 36 587 16 0 145 0 2260
2013 1021 468 47 620 23 2 147 0 2328
2014 1051 527 59 715 32 4 156 0 2544
2015 1083 534 63 751 35 5 140 0 2611
2016 1105 531 69 795 34 4 131 0 2669
2017 1045 498 64 805 25 5 131 0 2573
2018 1046 543 73 848 22 6 143 0 2681
2019 1009 528 65 901 20 8 128 0 2659
2020 996 526 77 935 17 11 122 0 2684
2021 961 498 104 977 14 10 122 0 2686
2022 946 517 97 1113 13 13 126 0 2825
2023 943 554 90 1165 9 13 132 0 2906

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Port High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 365 21.0 17.4 43.8
2002 1182 63.0 18.8 45.7
2003 1182 63.0 18.8 45.7
2004 1518 78.0 19.5 34.3
2005 1526 83.0 18.4 43.1
2006 1691 87.0 19.4 42.5
2007 1714 91.0 18.8 44.8
2008 1691 88.0 19.2 46.8
2009 1830 98.6 20.6 49.8
2010 1773 92.0 19.2 60
2011 1956 97.0 20.1 54.7
2012 2260 102.0 22.1 59.9
2013 2328 107.0 21.7 61.3
2014 2544 105.0 24.2 56.7
2015 2611 114.0 22.9 60.3
2016 2669 114.0 23.4 62.5
2017 2573 114.0 22.5 60.1
2018 2681 119.0 22.5 57
2019 2659 108.0 24.6 56.2
2020 2684 109.0 24.6 54.8
2021 2686 102.0 26.3 51.2
2022 2825 107.0 26.4 54.1
2023 2906 121.0 24.0 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Port High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 365 21.0 17.4 43.8
2002 1182 63.0 18.8 45.7
2003 1182 63.0 18.8 45.7
2004 1518 78.0 19.5 34.3
2005 1526 83.0 18.4 43.1
2006 1691 87.0 19.4 42.5
2007 1714 91.0 18.8 44.8
2008 1691 88.0 19.2 46.8
2009 1830 98.6 20.6 49.8
2010 1773 92.0 19.2 60
2011 1956 97.0 20.1 54.7
2012 2260 102.0 22.1 59.9
2013 2328 107.0 21.7 61.3
2014 2544 105.0 24.2 56.7
2015 2611 114.0 22.9 60.3
2016 2669 114.0 23.4 62.5
2017 2573 114.0 22.5 60.1
2018 2681 119.0 22.5 57
2019 2659 108.0 24.6 56.2
2020 2684 109.0 24.6 54.8
2021 2686 102.0 26.3 51.2
2022 2825 107.0 26.4 54.1
2023 2906 121.0 24.0 51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Port High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $217 (3.9%) $5,378 (96.1%) $5,595
2019 $399 (6.4%) $5,879 (93.6%) $6,279
2020 $286 (4.6%) $5,927 (95.4%) $6,212
2021 $467 (7.1%) $6,073 (92.8%) $6,541
2022 $1,122 (15.9%) $5,914 (84.0%) $7,037
2023 $739 (10.3%) $6,449 (89.7%) $7,189

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Port High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 252nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 288th of 792 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (West Port High School)5850
 8%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5046
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (West Port High School)5749
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4642
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (West Port High School)6964
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Marion)6458
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (West Port High School)8075
 5%
   End of Course US History (Marion)7165
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (West Port High School)4134
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)5544
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (West Port High School)5636
 20%
   End of Course Geometry (Marion)5141
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26592906
 9.3%
African American528554
 4.9%
American Indian209
 55%
Asian6590
 38.5%
Hispanic9011165
 29.3%
Pacific Islander813
 62.5%
White1009943
 6.5%
Two or More Races128132
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%51.6%
 4.6%


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West Port High School ranks 327th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Port High School are 40% Hispanic, 32% White, 19% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,906 students attended West Port High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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