MCSO ADULTS

MCSO ADULTS is one of the one-room-style senior highs in OCALA, Florida, run under MARION, with 10 students on its rolls from grades 8 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,035 students per school, that is 99% smaller than typical.

MARION runs 62 schools in total, collectively educating 46,349 students. MCSO ADULTS is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, MCSO ADULTS logs that the largest single group is Black, at 70% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 20% Hispanic, 10% White. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 12%.

Looking at school resources, About 30% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is lower than Marion County's rate of about 57%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Marion County put median household income runs about $61,010, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Marion County runs 68 public schools (combined enrollment of about 46,349 students), of which MCSO ADULTS is one.

The closest other public school is MARION REG. JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a metropolitan site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 25%: 8 students in 2018 compared to 10 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 0% to 20% over that span.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.