- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Myers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108001133
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Myers High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Myers High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Myers High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Fort Myers High School held near 1,850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.3 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120108001133 · Fort Myers, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,835 enr · 22.1:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Fort Myers High School held near 1,850 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.3 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Myers 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
Fort Myers High School
1,835 students
What this shows Fort Myers High School reports 1,835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Myers High School compares
Fort Myers 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,835 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,835
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
African American 20.4%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Fort Myers High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Fort Myers 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Myers 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 (~1,835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Myers High School
How many students attend Fort Myers High School?
Fort Myers High School has 1,835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,902 (2022-23) → 1,850 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Myers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Myers High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Myers High School?
32.4% of students at Fort Myers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Myers High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Myers High School is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Myers High School?
Fort Myers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Fort Myers High School rank among high schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Myers High School ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Fort Myers 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.