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#3673 of 3,778 schools in FL
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
High School · Lee · Lehigh Acres, FL
A Lee charter high school where students score 51 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 BELL BLVD N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 9% across the 12-year record (2013–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$48,260
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$1,260/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33936; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| East Lee County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,985 | Compare → |
| Palm Acres Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 59 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #104 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
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is a public high school in Lehigh Acres, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 266 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,673 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
What grades does Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy serve?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is 33.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy rank in FL?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy ranks #3,673 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy a Title I school?
No, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy?
27.1% of students at Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy 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
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 476-9100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33936)
- 27,287
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 33936; 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, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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