Lehigh Senior High School is located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, a suburb of Fort Myers. It is one of the largest high schools in Lee County. The current principal is Darya Grote. It is part of the Lee County School District. Lehigh currently has the highest percent of incoming students in Lee County.
Serving 2,550 students in grades 9-12, Lehigh Senior 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,550 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lehigh Senior High School serves the northeast part of Lehigh Acres, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 294.4 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lehigh Senior High School's student population of 2,550 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,550 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Lehigh Senior 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 Lehigh Senior High School is 0.57, 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
#2893 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Mascot
Zeus
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lehigh Senior High School's ranking?
Lehigh Senior High School is ranked #2893 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lehigh Senior High School often compared to?
Lehigh Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway High School, Riverdale High School, Dunbar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lehigh Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lehigh Senior High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lehigh Senior High School?
2,550 students attend Lehigh Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lehigh Senior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lehigh Senior High School?
Lehigh Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lehigh Senior High School offer ?
Lehigh Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lehigh Senior High School part of?
Lehigh Senior High School is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Lehigh Senior High School located?
Lehigh Senior High School is located in the Centennial neighborhood of Lehigh Acres, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Centennial.
School Calendar
View the Lehigh Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
School Reviews
Review Lehigh Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
