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#1985 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lely High School
High School · Collier · Naples, FL
A Collier high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 LELY HIGH SCHOOL BLVD, Naples, FL 34113
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lely High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lely 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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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
$76,539
Median home value
$450,700
Median rent
$1,888/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34113; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seacrest Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Ecollier AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Collier Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Beacon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 4.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
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.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #56 of 64
- District spending per student
- $14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lely High School is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lely High School
Lely High School is a public high school in Naples, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 1,507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,985 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lely High School
What grades does Lely High School serve?
Lely High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lely High School?
Lely High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lely High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lely High School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lely High School rank in FL?
Lely High School ranks #1,985 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lely High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lely High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Lely High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lely High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lely High School a charter school?
No, Lely High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lely High School a Title I school?
No, Lely High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lely High School?
51.6% of students at Lely 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
- 1,507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (239) 377-2000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34113)
- 25,202
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 56.2
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 34113; 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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