- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Bonita Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108008599
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita Springs High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bonita Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita Springs High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bonita Springs, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bonita Springs High School held near 1,528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120108008599 · Bonita Springs, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,490 enr · 26.1:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Bonita Springs High School held near 1,528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bonita Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- This school
Bonita Springs High School
1,490 students
What this shows Bonita Springs High School reports 1,490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita Springs High School compares
Bonita Springs High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,490 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,490
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 745 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 35.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Bonita Springs High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonita Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Springs High School
How many students attend Bonita Springs High School?
Bonita Springs High School has 1,490 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bonita Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,543 (2022-23) → 1,528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs High School is 26.1:1, which is 47% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonita Springs High School?
35.3% of students at Bonita Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Bonita Springs High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Bonita Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita Springs High School?
Bonita Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonita Springs High School rank among public schools in Bonita Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Springs High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bonita Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonita Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Bonita Springs High School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.