Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, Mariner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mariner High School's student population of 1,690 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mariner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mariner High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2692 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
49%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariner High School's ranking?
Mariner High School is ranked #2692 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mariner High School often compared to?
Mariner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Coral High School, North Fort Myers High School, Ida S. Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mariner High School?
The graduation rate of Mariner High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mariner High School?
1,690 students attend Mariner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mariner High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariner High School?
Mariner High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mariner High School offer ?
Mariner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mariner High School part of?
Mariner High School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School/Early Dismissal Day
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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