Enrollment
1,490
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108008599
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bonita Springs · Resource Index
- 17
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonita Springs High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonita Springs High School
Bonita Springs High School is a large high school in Bonita Springs, Florida, enrolling 1,490 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 47% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,490 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #388, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 745 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside Bonita Springs High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonita Springs High School compares
Bonita Springs High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Bonita Springs High School.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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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.
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bonita Springs High School a good school?
Bonita Springs High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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