Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center

2525 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center serves 52 students in grades 5-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 52 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
<50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center often compared to?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy, Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
52 students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center offer ?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center part of?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is part of Lee School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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