Below Average
#3377 of 3,778 schools in FL
North Nicholas High School
High School · Lee · Cape Coral, FL
A Lee charter high school where students score 54 points below what's typical for similar communities.
428 SW PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral, FL 33991
- Math 3% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Nicholas High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (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 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Nicholas 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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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
$82,927
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33991; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Mariner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,894 | Compare → |
| Cape Coral High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,936 | Compare → |
| Nicaea Academy of Cape CoralPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 66 | 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.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #82 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 Nicholas High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Nicholas High School
North Nicholas High School is a public high school in Cape Coral, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 323 students in grades 7th-12th with a 161.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,377 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Nicholas High School
What grades does North Nicholas High School serve?
North Nicholas High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Nicholas High School?
North Nicholas High School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Nicholas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Nicholas High School is 161.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Nicholas High School rank in FL?
North Nicholas High School ranks #3,377 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is North Nicholas High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Nicholas 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 North Nicholas High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Nicholas High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Nicholas High School a charter school?
Yes, North Nicholas High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Nicholas High School a Title I school?
No, North Nicholas High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Nicholas High School?
29.4% of students at North Nicholas 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 161.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 242-4230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33991)
- 25,991
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 · 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.
- 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 33991; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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