Below Average
#3322 of 3,778 schools in FL
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
High School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2525 ORTIZ AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33905
- Math 25% proficient (2009)
- <50% 4-year graduation
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$70,009
Median home value
$260,400
Median rent
$1,509/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Dunbar High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,762 | Compare → |
| Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Young Parent Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 58 | 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.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #78 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
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 52 students in grades 5th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,322 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center rank in FL?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center ranks #3,322 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center has 25% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center a charter school?
No, Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center a Title I school?
No, Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
34.6% of students at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 332-6927
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33905)
- 40,908
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 33905; 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 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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