- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108007461Charter 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
North Nicholas High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Cape Coral · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
North Nicholas High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120108007461 · Cape Coral, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
353 enr · 39.2:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
North Nicholas High School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Nicholas 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 353
North Nicholas High School
353 students
What this shows North Nicholas High School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Nicholas High School compares
North Nicholas 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~353 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 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 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.
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.