Enrollment
298
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marco Island, FL
Marco Island Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marco Island Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033007999Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marco Island Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marco Island · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marco Island Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Island Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marco Island Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marco Island Academy
Marco Island Academy is a mid-sized charter high school in Marco Island, Florida, enrolling 298 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.7% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 298 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Marco Island Academy.
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 Marco Island Academy compares
Marco Island Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Marco Island Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Marco Island Academy.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Marco Island Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marco Island Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~298 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marco Island Academy
How many students attend Marco Island Academy?
Marco Island Academy has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marco Island, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Academy is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marco Island Academy?
21.7% of students at Marco Island Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marco Island Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marco Island Academy is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Marco Island, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marco Island Academy?
Marco Island Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marco Island Academy rank among public schools in Marco Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Marco Island Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marco Island, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marco Island on the city page.
Is Marco Island Academy a good school?
Marco Island Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Collier?
Besides Marco Island Academy, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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