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#3375 of 3,778 schools in FL

Mariner High School

High School · Lee · Cape Coral, FL

A Lee high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 CHIQUITA BLVD N, Cape Coral, FL 33993

  • Math 31% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation17.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.6:1
District spending per student$12,108
Chronic Absenteeism48.5%

Students at Mariner High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2013
ELA
54%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
40%
2024
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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

47.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mariner 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$89,220

Median home value

$319,500

Median rent

$2,057/mo

College educated

21.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33993; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·24 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
North Nicholas High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.17–121.8 mi323Compare →
Cape Coral Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–122.7 mi115Compare →
Cape Coral High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–124.3 mi1,936Compare →
Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–12Not available59Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#80 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

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

About Mariner High School

Mariner High School is a public high school in Cape Coral, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,894 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,375 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mariner High School

What grades does Mariner High School serve?

Mariner High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mariner High School?

Mariner High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,894 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mariner High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mariner High School is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mariner High School rank in FL?

Mariner High School ranks #3,375 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Mariner High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mariner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mariner High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mariner High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mariner High School a charter school?

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

Is Mariner High School a Title I school?

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

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

47.9% of students at Mariner 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
1,894
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Lee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 33993)
33,045
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
43.7
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 33993; 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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