Estero High School is a public high school located in Estero, Florida, United States. It is part of the Lee County School District and opened in 1987. The total enrollment is about 1,667 students. Its mascot is the Wildcat. Estero High School offers the Cambridge program and other programs like dual enrollment.
Serving 1,571 students in grades 9-12, Estero 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Estero High School serves the southern part of its school district in Estero, FL, covering an area of approximately 261.7 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 8.8 miles and the furthest edge located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estero High School's student population of 1,571 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,571 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Estero High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estero 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
#2176 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, White and Red
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estero High School's ranking?
Estero High School is ranked #2176 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Estero High School often compared to?
Estero High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonita Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Estero High School?
The graduation rate of Estero High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Estero High School?
1,571 students attend Estero High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Estero High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estero High School?
Estero High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Estero High School offer ?
Estero High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Estero High School part of?
Estero High School is part of Lee School District.
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