East Lee County High School serves 1,859 students in grades 9-12.
East Lee County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Lee County High School's student population of 1,859 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,859 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
East Lee County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Lee County High School is 0.58, 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
#3391 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
59%
36%

Black
23%
21%

White
15%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
91%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 East Lee County High School's ranking?
East Lee County High School is ranked #3391 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Lee County High School?
The graduation rate of East Lee County High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend East Lee County High School?
1,859 students attend East Lee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of East Lee County High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Lee County High School?
East Lee County High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Lee County High School offer ?
East Lee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Lee County High School part of?
East Lee County High School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Schools)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (District)
November 23, 2023 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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