- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ft Myers, FL
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108007882Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Ft Myers · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 37.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Ft Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120108007882 · Ft Myers, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
411 enr · 37.4:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 411
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
411 students
What this shows Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School compares
Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 | 37.4:1 | ▲ 110% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.4:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 8.8%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
How many students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has 411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ft Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 37.4:1, which is 110% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 138% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
19.3% of students at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Ft Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank among public schools in Ft Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Ft Myers, 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 Ft Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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.