- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cape Coral, FL
Mariner High School
Federal NCES profile for Mariner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108002565
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mariner High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mariner High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mariner High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mariner High School held near 1,894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120108002565 · Cape Coral, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,865 enr · 24.2:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Mariner High School held near 1,894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.8 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mariner 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
Mariner High School
1,865 students
What this shows Mariner High School reports 1,865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mariner High School compares
Mariner 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,865 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,865
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.6%
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
White 36.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Mariner High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Mariner 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mariner 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 (~1,865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mariner High School
How many students attend Mariner High School?
Mariner High School has 1,865 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cape Coral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,852 (2022-23) → 1,894 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mariner High School is 24.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mariner High School?
41.6% of students at Mariner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mariner High School?
The largest demographic group at Mariner High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mariner High School?
Mariner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Mariner High School rank among high schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, Mariner High School ranks #5 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 Mariner 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.