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#3481 of 3,778 schools in FL
Palm Acres Charter High School
High School · Lee · Lehigh Acres, FL
A Lee charter high school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
507 SUNSHINE BLVD N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 26% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 12.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palm Acres Charter High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 16 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2017) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Acres Charter 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$72,784
Median home value
$271,900
Median rent
$1,678/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33971; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 2,509 | Compare → |
| Gunnery Road Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Lehigh Acres Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Gateway High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 2,312 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #88 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
Palm Acres Charter High School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Acres Charter High School
Palm Acres Charter High School is a public high school in Lehigh Acres, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 280 students in grades 9th-12th with a 56:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,481 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2017) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Acres Charter High School
What grades does Palm Acres Charter High School serve?
Palm Acres Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Palm Acres Charter High School?
Palm Acres Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Acres Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Acres Charter High School is 56:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Acres Charter High School rank in FL?
Palm Acres Charter High School ranks #3,481 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Acres Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Acres Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Palm Acres Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Acres Charter High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2017) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Palm Acres Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Palm Acres Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Acres Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Palm Acres Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Acres Charter High School?
26.4% of students at Palm Acres Charter 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
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 56:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 333-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 12.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33971)
- 28,377
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 33971; 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, 2014-2017, multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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