- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Fort Myers, FL
Northern Palms Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Palms Charter 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 120108008490Charter 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
Northern Palms Charter High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in North Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Palms Charter High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Palms Charter High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Northern Palms Charter High School held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120108008490 · North Fort Myers, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
92 enr · 30.7:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Northern Palms Charter High School held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northern Palms Charter 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 92
Northern Palms Charter High School
92 students
What this shows Northern Palms Charter High School reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Palms Charter High School compares
Northern Palms Charter 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 | 30.7:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Northern Palms Charter 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 Northern Palms Charter 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 |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Palms Charter 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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Palms Charter High School
How many students attend Northern Palms Charter High School?
Northern Palms Charter High School has 92 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Palms Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Palms Charter High School is 30.7:1, which is 72% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Palms Charter High School?
56.1% of students at Northern Palms Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Palms Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Palms Charter High School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in North Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Palms Charter High School?
Northern Palms Charter 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 Northern Palms Charter High School rank among public schools in North Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Palms Charter High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in North Fort Myers, 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 North Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Northern Palms Charter 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.