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Florida, USA
Marion County School District
School Facts
School Description
SCHOOL PROFILEThe Marion County School District offers students a Biomedical Science Program, over 15 AP courses, and a comprehensive visual and performing arts program. The district is recognized by numerous publications for the quality of its academic instruction.
FACILITIES
The facilities at both schools in the district include state-of-the-art classrooms, performing arts centers, gymnasiums, sports facilities, libraries, and science labs.
SPORTS AND ARTS
Students can take part in competitive athletics such as flag football, tennis, and volleyball.
Marion has unique opportunities in the arts such as The Marion County Center for the Arts magnet program which is open for all students to audition for. Students can also join one of the exceptional arts classes, clubs, or Marion’s nationally recognized marching band.
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Schools in the district have been awarded America’s Best High Schools by US News and World Report and America’s Most Rigorous High Schools by the Washington Post. They have also been designated an Educational Model Schools by the International Center for Leadership.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Bordered by a national forest, the city of Ocala is less than a two hour drive from both the Gulf of Mexico and the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Warm temperatures allow residents to enjoy outdoor and water recreational activities all year.
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- 9, 10, 11, 12 Grades at School
- 33 acres Campus Size
Diploma Year Offered?
YesStudent Population
CoEd - School for both gendersTeacher/Student Ratio
1:25English as Second Language (ESL) Support Available
NoFrench Immersion
NoAccepting Students in Grades
10, 11, 12Ages Accepted
14-18ELTiS Minimum
206Other - Eligibility Requirements?
In order to play sports, students are required to present all the transcripts from 8th grade, original and translation.More School Photos!
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Committed to Excellence: Educatius North America is ISO 9001 certified!
Educatius Group’s North American head office has been certified by ISO 9001:2015’s globally respected quality standards.
Educatius Group F-1 Inbound High School Program is CSIET Listed
Educatius Group’s USA F-1 Inbound High School Program Listed by CSIET for 5th year in a Row
Educatius is the Largest CSIET F-1 Organization in 2017-2018
Educatius Group received the largest number of international high school students on CSIET F-1 high school programs in 2017-2018!
Enjoying Every Moment - My Year Abroad
"Enjoy every moment like it is your last.” That phrase was my motto I lived by this past year.
Getting the Edge - Dr. Sharon Tan, Academic Director, Featured in US News & World Report
"International students who study at a US high school have an inside-track to attend a US University," according to Educatius Group's Academic Director Dr. Sharon Tan.
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