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Marion County Public Schools

Forest High School

Ocala, Florida

2,325 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(352)671-4700School Website

#51

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2,325

Students

24.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,170

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

25

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

21

A+

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

20%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

86%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

56%

B

Average
Math Proficiency

48%

B-

Average
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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Forest High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Forest High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline
+63 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

August 10, 2026 – September 25, 2026

FAST — PM1 Grades 3-10

Testing window
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August 10, 2026 – September 25, 2026

FAST — PM1 Grades 3-10 ELA Reading

Testing window
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September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026

EOC — Fall Administration

Testing window
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September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026

FAST — Grade 10 ELA Reading Retake Fall

Testing window
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September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026

Florida EOC — Fall

Testing window
FL

November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026

EOC — Winter Administration

Testing window
FL
+5 more state assessments this school year
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After Forest High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Florida

2

University of Central Florida

3

Florida State University

4

University of South Florida

5

University of North Florida

6

College of Central Florida

7

Santa Fe College

8

University of Miami

Popular Majors
1

Business

2

Nursing

3

Psychology

4

Biology

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Political Science and Government

7

Marketing

8

Physical Therapy

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School Details
Address

5000 Se Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480

Phone

(352)671-4700

Website

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District

Marion County Public Schools

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