- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Myers, FL
Island Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Island Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108008392Charter 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
Island Park High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Island Park High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Island Park High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Island Park High School shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120108008392 · Fort Myers, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
296 enr · 49.3:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Island Park High School shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Island Park 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 296
Island Park High School
296 students
What this shows Island Park High School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Island Park High School compares
Island Park High School is a shrinking 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 | 49.3:1 | ▲ 177% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% 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
49.3:1
students per teacher
- 177% 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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 24.7%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Island Park High School is less 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 Island Park 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 Island Park 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Island Park High School
How many students attend Island Park High School?
Island Park High School has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Park High School is 49.3:1, which is 177% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 214% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Island Park High School?
19.3% of students at Island Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Island Park High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island Park High School?
Island Park High School 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 Island Park High School rank among high schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Island Park High School ranks #2 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 Island Park 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.