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Bonita Springs High School

High School · Lee · Bonita Springs, FL

A Lee high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25592 IMPERIAL PKWY, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

  • Math 34% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-5.36 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation0.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.3:1
District spending per student$12,108

Students at Bonita Springs High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency34%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
82%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2024
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bonita Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,731

Median home value

$419,200

Median rent

$1,790/mo

College educated

38.8%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
11 boys'·9 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gospel Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–122.5 mi97Compare →
Estero High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–124.4 mi1,523Compare →
Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–12Not available59Compare →
Cape Coral High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,936Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lee

Schools in district
120
Rank in district
#98 of 110
District spending per student
$12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonita Springs High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonita Springs High School

Bonita Springs High School is a public high school in Bonita Springs, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,528 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,582 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonita Springs High School

What grades does Bonita Springs High School serve?

Bonita Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bonita Springs High School?

Bonita Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Springs High School is 28.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonita Springs High School rank in FL?

Bonita Springs High School ranks #3,582 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Bonita Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonita Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bonita Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonita Springs High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Bonita Springs High School a charter school?

No, Bonita Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bonita Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Bonita Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonita Springs High School?

37.4% of students at Bonita Springs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lee County
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 34135)
46,983
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
58.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2021, multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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