Excellent
#53 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Marco Island Academy
High School · Collier · Marco Island, FL
A Collier charter high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2255 SAN MARCO RD, Marco Island, FL 34145
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 71% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marco Island Academy score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Marco Island Academy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average477/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marco Island), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,105
Median home value
$866,200
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in COLLIER
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Collier High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,532 | Compare → |
| Everglades City SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
| Gulf Coast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,831 | Compare → |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Marco Island Academy is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marco Island Academy
Marco Island Academy is a public high school in Marco Island, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 306 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marco Island Academy
What grades does Marco Island Academy serve?
Marco Island Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marco Island Academy?
Marco Island Academy has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marco Island Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marco Island Academy rank in FL?
Marco Island Academy ranks #53 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Marco Island Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marco Island Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Marco Island Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marco Island Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Marco Island Academy a charter school?
Yes, Marco Island Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Marco Island Academy a Title I school?
No, Marco Island Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marco Island Academy?
26.1% of students at Marco Island Academy 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
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (239) 393-5133
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 34145)
- 15,998
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 67.7
Official sources & links
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 34145; 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, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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