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#1653 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 44% in state
North Fort Myers High School
High School · Lee · North Fort Myers, FL
A Lee high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5000 ORANGE GROVE BLVD, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
- Math 59% proficient (2021)
- Reading 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Fort Myers High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 66% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Fort Myers 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$56,317
Median home value
$135,400
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33903; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Northern Palms Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Lee County JailEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Fort Myers High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,850 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #20 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
North Fort Myers High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Fort Myers High School
North Fort Myers High School is a public high school in North Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 1,831 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,653 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Fort Myers High School
What grades does North Fort Myers High School serve?
North Fort Myers High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Fort Myers High School?
North Fort Myers High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,831 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fort Myers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fort Myers High School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Fort Myers High School rank in FL?
North Fort Myers High School ranks #1,653 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is North Fort Myers High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Fort Myers High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 North Fort Myers High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Fort Myers High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Fort Myers High School a charter school?
No, North Fort Myers High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Fort Myers High School a Title I school?
No, North Fort Myers High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Fort Myers High School?
36.9% of students at North Fort Myers 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
- 1,831
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (239) 995-2117
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33903)
- 23,199
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 63.4
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 33903; 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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