Forest High School
#241 of 576 high schools in Florida
#7157 of 16,910 nationally
About Forest High School
Forest High School is a public high located in Ocala, in the Marion school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,387 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 241st of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,387.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; Forest High School ranks 14th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Maplewood Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
819 students · 2.6 km away
Ocali Charter Middle School
Ocala · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students · 3.3 km away
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
908 students · 4.6 km away
Marion Charter School
Ocala · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
228 students · 4.8 km away
Legacy Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
753 students · 5.0 km away
South Ocala Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students · 5.5 km away
Greenway Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
720 students · 5.5 km away
Belleview-Santos Elementary School
Belleview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 6.7 km away
Shady Hill Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students · 6.8 km away
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students · 7.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Riverview High School
Riverview · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,387 students
Plant High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,391 students
Steinbrenner High School
Lutz · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,396 students
Sickles High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,398 students
Crestview High School
Crestview · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,376 students
West Boca Raton High School
Boca Raton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,376 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest High School a good school?
Forest High School has a Success Index (US) of 54.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #241 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest High School rank in Florida?
Forest High School ranks #241 of 576 high schools in Florida and #7157 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest High School?
Forest High School had 2,387 students in 2025.
Is Forest High School a elementary school or a high school?
Forest High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.