- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lehigh Acres, FL
Palm Acres Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Acres 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 120108008375Charter 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
Palm Acres Charter High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Lehigh Acres · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 68.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Acres Charter High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Acres Charter High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Palm Acres Charter High School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120108008375 · Lehigh Acres, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
274 enr · 68.5:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Palm Acres Charter High School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Acres 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 274
Palm Acres Charter High School
274 students
What this shows Palm Acres Charter High School reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Acres Charter High School compares
Palm Acres 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 | 68.5:1 | ▲ 285% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
68.5:1
students per teacher
- 285% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
African American 24.8%
White 14.2%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Palm Acres 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 Palm Acres Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Palm Acres 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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Acres Charter High School
How many students attend Palm Acres Charter High School?
Palm Acres Charter High School has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lehigh Acres, FL. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Acres Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Acres Charter High School is 68.5:1, which is 285% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 336% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Acres Charter High School?
51.5% of students at Palm Acres Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Acres Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Acres Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Lehigh Acres, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Acres Charter High School?
Palm Acres 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 Palm Acres Charter High School rank among high schools in Lehigh Acres?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Acres Charter High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Palm Acres 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.