West Port High School

West Port High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3733 SW 80th Ave,  Ocala, FL
Marion County Public Schools
4.0
4.6
2,659 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Ginger Cruze
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
29.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
537:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
40.1%
White
32.5%
Black
19.1%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#30 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#57 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida 1,018 Students
University of Central Florida 923 Students
University of South Florida 774 Students
Florida State University 673 Students
College of Central Florida 528 Students
University of North Florida 492 Students
University of Miami 409 Students
Santa Fe College 309 Students
Florida International University 263 Students
Florida Atlantic University 259 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 233 Students
Biology 183 Students
Business 175 Students
Psychology 163 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 147 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 67 Students
Chemistry 63 Students
Pre-Law Studies 58 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 58 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 632 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
6/27/2025
I love it here. The environment of the students and staff is amazing. Classes offered are great. The school its self is great!
5.0 Senior
10/14/2024
There is something for everyone when it comes to sports and activities. Has lots of arts programs as well. The principal is very involved.
5.0 Alum
7/19/2024
I had a great year experience at West Port. I played varsity sports my whole high school career at West Port, an even had a mentor as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 25 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/7/2020
This school is hands down the best school to go to if you are moving to Ocala. The teachers are wonderful, and my son really likes it at West Port high. Kids are very nice, and the teachers really care about the kids and take their time with them. This school is way better than Forest high, which is...
5.0 parent
9/1/2015
The teachers at West Port are awesome and care a lot about their students. All students are given the opportunity to push themselves to do their best at all times.
2.0 parent
10/2/2014
This school is overcrowded and average at best. Every tear, after the first nine weeks, every student in the school has a schedule change because the fail to hire enough teachers over the summer. The Principal created this nightmare of a concept called Power Hour, where the students basically have a...
5.0 other
9/5/2014
Amazing school with teachers who really want you to succeed and our principal is nominated for the best principal in the nation, she is a top 3 finalist as of now, West Port High School is a model school for the country as many principales from around the nation have toured the school to see how Mrs...

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West Port High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ocala, FL and is served by the Marion County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,659 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 27:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. West Port High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $324,231. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meadowbrook Academy, Saddlewood Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ocala has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Port High School.

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