Enrollment
353
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cape Coral, FL
North Nicholas High School
Federal NCES profile for North Nicholas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108007461Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Nicholas High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Nicholas High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Nicholas High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Cape Coral, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+120% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Nicholas High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Nicholas High School
North Nicholas High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Cape Coral, Florida, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 120% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 126 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students) and Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students) alongside North Nicholas High School.
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 North Nicholas High School compares
North Nicholas High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.2:1 | ▲ 120% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
39.2:1
students per teacher
- 120% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, North Nicholas High School is more 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 Lee, which includes North Nicholas High School.
$10,788
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 17.0%
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 North Nicholas 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 North Nicholas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~353 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Nicholas High School
How many students attend North Nicholas High School?
North Nicholas High School has 353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cape Coral, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Nicholas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Nicholas High School is 39.2:1, which is 120% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 150% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Nicholas High School?
21.0% of students at North Nicholas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Nicholas High School?
The largest demographic group at North Nicholas High School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Cape Coral, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Nicholas High School?
North Nicholas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Nicholas High School rank among high schools in Cape Coral?
By Resource Investment Index, North Nicholas High School ranks #1 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.
Is North Nicholas High School a good school?
North Nicholas High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. 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 Lee?
Besides North Nicholas 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.
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