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Charter high school · Lee · Ft. Myers, Florida

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rates 5.9, above the middle of Lee's high schools, whose rated median is 4.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Lee median is 4.8.

#2,418 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Lee: 29 high schools rated, median 4.8

The brief

A Lee charter high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,418 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 45 of 111 in Lee.

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math92%43 points above the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 93 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading89%28 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 202 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has held near 91% across the 17-year record (2010–2026).2026 FAST; 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.5
25% of the rating
Academics
9.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2011-2026) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2010-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 33919; 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, 2011-2026, multi-year average, 2010-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$73,336
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,621/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
44
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
45
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
14.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School serve?

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 35.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank in FL?

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks #2,418 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2026) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2026).

Is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School a charter school?

Yes, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School a Title I school?

No, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?

14.5% of students at Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
394
Student-teacher ratio
35.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lee County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#45 of 111
Schools in district
120
District spending per student
$12,108
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33919)
30,300
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
59.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.