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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 2025 school year, there are 23 public charter schools serving 13,048 students in Lee School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
122 Schools
758 Schools
# Students
100,064 Students
398,152 Students
# Teachers
4,423 Teachers
17,602 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
# American Indian Students
131 Students
1,018 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,555 Students
11,806 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48,976 Students
184,788 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
47%
# Black Students
13,479 Students
73,182 Students
% Black Students
13%
18%
# White Students
32,621 Students
113,159 Students
% White Students
33%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
730 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,232 Students
13,469 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,636
1,935
# Students in K Grade:
6,927
33,180
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,057
33,802
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,182
33,792
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,615
33,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,960
32,634
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,911
31,149
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,262
38,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,637
38,336
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,712
35,557
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,771
21,185
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,174
20,972
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,100
19,947
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,120
23,420
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,845 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,506 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,185 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,151 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,845
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,506
$11,615
Best Lee School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
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: 85-89%)
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
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Grades: K-5
| 873 students
Rank: #33.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Grades: K-5
| 812 students
Rank: #55.
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
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
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Grades: K-8
| 1,320 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Grades: PK-12
| 2,977 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 111 students
Rank: #1010.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18851 Oak Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Grades: K-8
| 401 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
| 136 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1414.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #1515.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Grades: K-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1616.
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: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #1717.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #1919.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 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
| 276 students
Rank: #2020.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #2121.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Optima Classical Academy At Estero
Charter School
10270 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 449-8599
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 449-8599
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Optima Classical Academy At Gladiolus
Charter School
10270 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 449-8599
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 449-8599
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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