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Public high school · Lee · Cape Coral, Florida

Ida S. Baker High School

Ida S. Baker High School rates 5.3, 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.
5.3this school

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

#2,889 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Lee: 29 high schools rated, median 4.8

The brief

A Lee high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,889 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 64 of 111 in Lee.

Ida S. Baker High School is listed in Lee, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math48%1 point below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 767 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading55%6 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,022 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2026.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.4
25% of the rating
Academics
4.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.5
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 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 33914; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Ida S. Baker 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
$75,557
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,714/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33914; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
7.8% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
23 sports
12 boys' · 11 girls' · 23 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 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
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Oasis Charter High School0.4 mi · charter
    6.0Compare →
  3. Ida S. Baker High Schoolthis school
    5.3
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Ida S. Baker 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.

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.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Ida S. Baker High School serve?

Ida S. Baker High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ida S. Baker High School?

Ida S. Baker High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida S. Baker High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ida S. Baker High School is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ida S. Baker High School rank in FL?

Ida S. Baker High School ranks #2,889 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Ida S. Baker High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ida S. Baker High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ida S. Baker High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida S. Baker High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Ida S. Baker High School a charter school?

No, Ida S. Baker High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ida S. Baker High School a Title I school?

No, Ida S. Baker High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ida S. Baker High School?

41.1% of students at Ida S. Baker 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
2,116
Student-teacher ratio
27.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lee County
4-year graduation
95.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#64 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 33914)
44,439
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
54.7

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.