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#3524 of 3,778 schools in FL

Island Park High School

High School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL

A Lee charter high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

16520 S TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 190, Fort Myers, FL 33908

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 14% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 12.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendImproving
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-39.1 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-42.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio46:1
District spending per student$12,108

Students at Island Park High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 14% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).

Show all 9 years
2014
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Island Park 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$74,711

Median home value

$346,200

Median rent

$1,829/mo

College educated

44.4%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
3 Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–92.1 mi8Compare →
South Fort Myers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–122.6 mi1,738Compare →
De Lasalle Academy of Fort MyersPrivate · tuition7.2private1–123.4 mi122Compare →
Cypress Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.69–123.8 mi1,507Compare →

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
#92 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 Park High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Island Park High School

Island Park High School is a public high school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 46:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,524 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Island Park High School

What grades does Island Park High School serve?

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

How many students attend Island Park High School?

Island Park High School has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Island Park High School is 46:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Island Park High School rank in FL?

Island Park High School ranks #3,524 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Island Park High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Island Park High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Park High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Island Park High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Island Park High School a charter school?

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

Is Island Park High School a Title I school?

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

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

23.9% of students at Island Park 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
276
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lee County
4-Year Graduation
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 33908)
38,319
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
64.1
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 33908; 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, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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