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#3581 of 3,778 schools in FL

Island Coast High School

High School · Lee · Cape Coral, FL

A Lee high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2125 DE NAVARRA PKWY, Cape Coral, FL 33909

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-22.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$12,108
Chronic Absenteeism52.5%

Students at Island Coast High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2013
ELA
47%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2024
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Island Coast 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

$79,096

Median home value

$292,800

Median rent

$1,773/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics21sports offered
12 boys'·9 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Living Word Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–122.2 mi51Compare →
North Fort Myers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–124.6 mi1,831Compare →
Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–12Not available59Compare →
Cape Coral High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available1,936Compare →

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.

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
#97 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

Island Coast High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Island Coast High School

Island Coast High School is a public high school in Cape Coral, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,418 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,581 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Island Coast High School

What grades does Island Coast High School serve?

Island Coast High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Island Coast High School?

Island Coast High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Coast High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Island Coast High School is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Island Coast High School rank in FL?

Island Coast High School ranks #3,581 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Island Coast High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Island Coast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Island Coast High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Island Coast High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Island Coast High School a charter school?

No, Island Coast High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Island Coast High School a Title I school?

No, Island Coast High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Island Coast High School?

54.8% of students at Island Coast 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
1,418
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 33909)
36,917
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
38
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 33909; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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