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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 38 public high schools serving 31,382 students in Lee School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Lee School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Myers High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
118 Schools
1,305 Schools
# Students
97,264 Students
993,728 Students
# Teachers
5,170 Teachers
47,622 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
0.70
# American Indian Students
145 Students
2,757 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,610 Students
29,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44,083 Students
341,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
34%
# Black Students
13,520 Students
212,562 Students
% Black Students
14%
22%
# White Students
34,766 Students
370,138 Students
% White Students
36%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
78 Students
1,798 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,062 Students
35,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,765
2,336
# Students in K Grade:
6,803
6,756
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,020
7,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,941
7,710
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,505
7,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,998
7,593
# Students in 5th Grade:
7,414
8,731
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,286
20,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,330
24,912
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,934
26,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,786
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,581
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,407
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,494
203,964
# 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 High 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 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: #33.
North Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Rank: #44.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: PK-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #55.
Cape Coral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #77.
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
Estero High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21900 River Ranch Rd
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-9400
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
Ida S. Baker High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 1,861 students
Rank: #1212.
Cypress Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6750 Panther Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Gateway High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gunnery Rd
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 303-7480
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 303-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #1515.
Bonita Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25592 Imperial Pkwy
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Grades: 8-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #1616.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 2,103 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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lee Adolescent Mothers Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2020.
Mariner High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-3324
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-3324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #2121.
Lehigh Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 2,387 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Grades: 9-12
| 1,767 students
Rank: #2626.
Island Coast High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2125 De Navarra Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Grades: 9-12
| 1,595 students
Rank: #2727.
South Fort Myers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14020 Plantation Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-0060
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-0060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,854 students
Rank: #2828.
East Lee County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Thomas Sherwin Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
(239) 369-2932
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
(239) 369-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #3131.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #3232.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Coral Technical College
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
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