Lee County Jail serves 4 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Attendance Zone: The Lee County Jail serves the western part of Fort Myers, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 161.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.5 miles to the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 24.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lee County Jail's student population of 4 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
4 students
Total Classroom Teachers (21-22)
1 teacher
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lee County Jail is 0.63, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
50%
21%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)100%
35.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lcso
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Lee County Jail?
The graduation rate of Lee County Jail is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lee County Jail?
4 students attend Lee County Jail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lee County Jail students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Lee County Jail offer ?
Lee County Jail offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lee County Jail part of?
Lee County Jail is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lee County Jail located?
Lee County Jail is located in the Fort Myers Downtown Commercial District neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL.
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