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Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public charter schools serving 12,102 students in Lee School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
118 Schools
744 Schools
# Students
97,264 Students
360,352 Students
# Teachers
5,170 Teachers
18,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Lee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
# American Indian Students
145 Students
964 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,610 Students
10,166 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44,083 Students
161,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
45%
# Black Students
13,520 Students
67,983 Students
% Black Students
14%
19%
# White Students
34,766 Students
107,215 Students
% White Students
36%
30%
# Hawaiian Students
78 Students
659 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,062 Students
11,632 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,765
1,768
# Students in K Grade:
6,803
31,635
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,020
31,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,941
31,136
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,505
30,754
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,998
29,845
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,414
30,475
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,286
35,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,330
33,561
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,934
32,082
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,786
18,662
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,581
17,318
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,407
16,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,494
19,705
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,186 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,837 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,185 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,151 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,186
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,837
$11,783
Best Lee School District Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Grades: K-5
| 872 students
Rank: #33.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #44.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #66.
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Grades: K-5
| 67 students
Rank: #77.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Rank: #88.
Athenian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Grades: K-8
| 1,300 students
Rank: #1010.
Gateway Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Grades: PK-4
| 1,216 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16520 S Tamiami Trail Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1313.
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Grades: 5-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #1414.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1515.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1717.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #1818.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #2020.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2121.
Heritage Charter Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #2222.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #2323.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
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