Below Average
#3046 of 3,778 schools in FL
East Lee County High School
High School · Lee · Lehigh Acres, FL
A high school in Lehigh Acres, FL where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 THOMAS SHERWIN AVE S, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
- Math 18% proficient (2021)
- Reading 34% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Lee County High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (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
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Lee County 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$65,809
Median home value
$272,800
Median rent
$1,698/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33974; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna J. Beasley Technical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 59 | Compare → |
| Cape Coral High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,936 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #64 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
East Lee County High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Lee County High School
East Lee County High School is a public high school in Lehigh Acres, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,985 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,046 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Lee County High School
What grades does East Lee County High School serve?
East Lee County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East Lee County High School?
East Lee County High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,985 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lee County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lee County High School is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Lee County High School rank in FL?
East Lee County High School ranks #3,046 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is East Lee County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Lee County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 East Lee County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Lee County High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Lee County High School a charter school?
No, East Lee County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Lee County High School a Title I school?
No, East Lee County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Lee County High School?
63.5% of students at East Lee County 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
- 1,985
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.4%
- Phone
- (239) 369-2932
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33974)
- 19,330
- Area average commute
- 40.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 33974; 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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