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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 40 public high schools serving 35,102 students in Lee School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Lee School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Fort Myers High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
122 Schools
1,351 Schools
# Students
100,064 Students
1,018,327 Students
# Teachers
4,423 Teachers
47,312 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
0.70
# American Indian Students
131 Students
2,850 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,555 Students
29,850 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48,976 Students
371,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
37%
# Black Students
13,479 Students
215,821 Students
% Black Students
13%
21%
# White Students
32,621 Students
358,997 Students
% White Students
33%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
1,845 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,232 Students
37,873 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,636
2,742
# Students in K Grade:
6,927
6,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,057
6,640
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7,182
6,803
# Students in 3rd Grade:
7,615
7,448
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,960
7,271
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,911
6,880
# Students in 6th Grade:
7,262
19,490
# Students in 7th Grade:
7,637
24,772
# Students in 8th Grade:
7,712
26,189
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,771
233,011
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,174
236,046
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,100
221,011
# Students in 12th Grade:
8,120
213,568
# 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 High 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 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: #33.
North Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Ida S. Baker High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: PK-12
| 737 students
Rank: #99.
Cape Coral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Estero High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21900 River Ranch Rd
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-9400
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,523 students
Rank: #1313.
Gateway High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 303-7480
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 303-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,312 students
Rank: #1414.
Bonita Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25592 Imperial Pkwy
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Grades: 9-12
| 1,528 students
Rank: #1515.
Cypress Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6750 Panther Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 1,507 students
Rank: #1616.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1717.
Mariner High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-3324
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-3324
Grades: 9-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #1818.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,870 students
Rank: #2121.
Lehigh Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 2,509 students
Rank: #2222.
Island Coast High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2125 De Navarra Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #2323.
Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #2424.
East Lee County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Thomas Sherwin Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
(239) 369-2932
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
(239) 369-2932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,985 students
Rank: #2525.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #2626.
South Fort Myers High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14020 Plantation Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-0060
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-0060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #2727.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Coral Technical College
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Academy
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-1102
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-1102
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Acceleration Academies
Alternative School
12381 S Cleveland Ave, Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(872) 240-2025
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(872) 240-2025
Grades: 8-12
| 144 students
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