- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108003965
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+183 students YoY
Ida S. Baker High School grew from 1,933 students in 2022-23 to 2,116 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+183 students YoY 120108003965 · Cape Coral, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,191 enr · 27.4:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Ida S. Baker High School grew from 1,933 students in 2022-23 to 2,116 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ida S. Baker 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
- This school
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- Cape Coral Hig
Cape Coral High School
2,008 students
What this shows Ida S. Baker High School reports 2,191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida S. Baker High School compares
Ida S. Baker High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,933 (2022-23) → 2,116 (2023-24), up 183.
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.