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#1654 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 44% in state
Cape Coral High School
High School · Lee · Cape Coral, FL
A Lee high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2300 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cape Coral High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cape Coral 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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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
$82,927
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33991; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Nicaea Academy of Cape CoralPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| North Nicholas High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Ida S. Baker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 2,116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #21 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
Cape Coral High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cape Coral High School
Cape Coral High School is a public high school in Cape Coral, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,936 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cape Coral High School
What grades does Cape Coral High School serve?
Cape Coral High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cape Coral High School?
Cape Coral High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,936 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Coral High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Coral High School is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cape Coral High School rank in FL?
Cape Coral High School ranks #1,654 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Cape Coral High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cape Coral High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cape Coral High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cape Coral High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cape Coral High School a charter school?
No, Cape Coral High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cape Coral High School a Title I school?
No, Cape Coral High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cape Coral High School?
43.0% of students at Cape Coral 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
- 1,936
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (239) 574-6766
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33991)
- 25,991
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
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 33991; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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