NEW LEAF CENTER
NEW LEAF CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the MARION school district, located in OCALA, FL with about 96 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, NEW LEAF CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
NEW LEAF CENTER is an alternative educational facility located in Ocala, Florida, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Marion County Public Schools district. It is designed to provide a specialized learning environment for students who require an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The center focuses on addressing the unique academic and behavioral needs of its student population, aiming to keep them engaged in their education while providing the necessary support structures to help them succeed.
As part of the Marion County school system, the NEW LEAF CENTER emphasizes credit recovery, behavioral modification, and individualized instruction. By fostering a smaller, more structured educational environment, the school seeks to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare them for future academic or vocational pursuits. For specific program details, enrollment criteria, or contact information, stakeholders typically refer to the main Marion County Public Schools website.
For more information, contact NEW LEAF CENTER at (352) 245-3586 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OCALA, FL 34470-4805
(352) 245-3586
http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/
NEW LEAF CENTER is a public Title I school in OCALA, FL with about 96 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MARION
- Total Students:
- 96
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 96 students
- Black or African American
- 50.0%
- White
- 37.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 15.6%
- Male
- 84.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.