- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Myers, FL
South Fort Myers High School
Federal NCES profile for South Fort Myers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120108003952
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fort Myers High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fort Myers High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fort Myers High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-179 students YoY
South Fort Myers High School shrank from 1,917 students in 2022-23 to 1,738 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-179 students YoY 120108003952 · Fort Myers, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,693 enr · 20.4:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
South Fort Myers High School shrank from 1,917 students in 2022-23 to 1,738 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Fort Myers 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
South Fort Myers High School
1,693 students
What this shows South Fort Myers High School reports 1,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fort Myers High School compares
South Fort Myers High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,693
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.7%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
African American 22.6%
White 14.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, South Fort Myers High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 South Fort Myers 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fort Myers 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 (~1,693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Fort Myers High School
How many students attend South Fort Myers High School?
South Fort Myers High School has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,917 (2022-23) → 1,738 (2023-24), down 179.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fort Myers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fort Myers High School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fort Myers High School?
49.9% of students at South Fort Myers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fort Myers High School?
The largest demographic group at South Fort Myers High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fort Myers High School?
South Fort Myers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 South Fort Myers High School rank among high schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fort Myers High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides South Fort Myers 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.