Mariner High School is located in Cape Coral, Florida in the Lee County School District and is home to the Fightin' Tritons. The school is located at 701 Chiquita Boulevard North and serves students from Cape Coral, the neighboring villages on Pine Island, and North Fort Myers.
Serving 1,894 students in grades 9-12, Mariner 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,894 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mariner High School's student population of 1,894 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1987
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Mascot
Tritons
School Rankings
Mariner 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 Mariner High School is 0.60, 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
#2759 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tritons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mariner High School's ranking?
Mariner High School is ranked #2759 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mariner High School often compared to?
Mariner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Coral High School, North Fort Myers High School, Ida S. Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mariner High School?
The graduation rate of Mariner High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mariner High School?
1,894 students attend Mariner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mariner High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mariner High School?
Mariner High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mariner High School offer ?
Mariner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mariner High School part of?
Mariner High School is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Mariner High School located?
Mariner High School is located in the Mariner neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Mariner.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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