Enrollment
2,191
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cape Coral, FL
Ida S. Baker High School
Federal NCES profile for Ida S. Baker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108003965
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida S. Baker High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida S. Baker High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida S. Baker High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ida S. Baker High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ida S. Baker High School
Ida S. Baker High School is a large high school in Cape Coral, Florida, enrolling 2,191 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 54% 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 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,191 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (44%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% 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 6 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 Ida S. Baker 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 Ida S. Baker High School compares
Ida S. Baker 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 | 27.4:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,191 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,191
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 47.0%
White 43.6%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Ida S. Baker High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee, which includes Ida S. Baker 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 Ida S. Baker 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Coral High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida S. Baker 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
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2,191 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ida S. Baker High School
How many students attend Ida S. Baker High School?
Ida S. Baker High School has 2,191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cape Coral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida S. Baker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida S. Baker High School is 27.4:1, which is 54% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida S. Baker High School?
38.9% of students at Ida S. Baker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida S. Baker High School?
The largest demographic group at Ida S. Baker High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida S. Baker High School?
Ida S. Baker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Ida S. Baker High School rank among high schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida S. Baker High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral on the city page.
Is Ida S. Baker High School a good school?
Ida S. Baker High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Ida S. Baker 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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