East Lee County High School

715 Thomas Sherwin Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,985 students in grades 9-12, East Lee County 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Lee County High School's student population of 1,985 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

East Lee County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Lee County High School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3391 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
52%
30%
52%
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Lee County High School's ranking?
East Lee County High School is ranked #3391 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are East Lee County High School often compared to?
East Lee County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehigh Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% 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 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Lee County High School?
1,985 students attend East Lee County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of East Lee County High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% 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 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Lee County High School offer ?
East Lee County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Lee County High School part of?
East Lee County High School is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is East Lee County High School located?
East Lee County High School is located in the Eisenhower neighborhood of Lehigh Acres, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Eisenhower.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,985 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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