- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lehigh Acres, FL
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108008229Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 58.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120108008229 · Lehigh Acres, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
294 enr · 58.8:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy 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 294
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
294 students
What this shows Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy compares
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy 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 | 58.8:1 | ▲ 230% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
58.8:1
students per teacher
- 230% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
White 23.5%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy'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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
How many students attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is 58.8:1, which is 230% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 275% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
53.9% of students at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy rank among high schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy, 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.