For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public high schools serving 35,102 students in Lee County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter High School and North Fort Myers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Lee County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is 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).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
North Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Cape Coral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,936 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Ida S. Baker High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Estero High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21900 River Ranch Rd
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-9400
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,523 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Bonita Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,528 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Gateway High School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Cypress Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,870 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Mariner High School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Lehigh Senior High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Island Coast High School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
South Fort Myers High School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
East Lee County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,985 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2828.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 8-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 60%
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Lee County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Amikids Southwest Florida (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1190 Main St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
104 Arthur Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
Bright Scholars Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
940 Tarpon St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Business & Industry Services High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvdn
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Gr: 9-12
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
1858 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Fort Myers High Edison Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2645 Cortez Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Gateway Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Gateway Charter Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Gr: 5-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5100 Tice St Ste D
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Lee Alternative Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1201 Taylor Lane Ext
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lee County Alc Central-high High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 3
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Gr: 9-12
Lee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: 6-12
Lehigh Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Charter School
235 Joel Blvd Ste A
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Palm River Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2830 Winkler Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Gr: 9-12
Pivot Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2675 Winkler Ave Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 147:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Price Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Gr: 6-12
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Richard Milburn Academy South (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9230 Brookwood Ct Bldg 7
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Gr: 9-12
Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Stepping Stones Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4740 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter High School and North Fort Myers High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
40 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Bonita Springs High School vs. Estero High School, Estero High School vs. Bonita Springs High School, Gateway High School vs. Lehigh Senior High School
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