- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lehigh Acres, FL
Lehigh Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lehigh Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108002398
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lehigh Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lehigh Senior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lehigh Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Lehigh Senior High School held near 2,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.5 → 101.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120108002398 · Lehigh Acres, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,550 enr · 23.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Lehigh Senior High School held near 2,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.5 → 101.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lehigh Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- This school
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
- Cape Coral Hig
Cape Coral High School
2,008 students
What this shows Lehigh Senior High School reports 2,550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lehigh Senior High School compares
Lehigh Senior 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,550 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,550
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.7%
African American 27.6%
White 9.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Lehigh Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Lehigh Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Coral High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lehigh Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~2,550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lehigh Senior High School
How many students attend Lehigh Senior High School?
Lehigh Senior High School has 2,550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,476 (2022-23) → 2,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehigh Senior High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lehigh Senior High School?
57.4% of students at Lehigh Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lehigh Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lehigh Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lehigh Senior High School?
Lehigh Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Lehigh Senior High School rank among high schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, Lehigh Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Lehigh Senior High School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Gateway High School (2,343 students), and Ida S. Baker High School (2,191 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.