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#2391 of 3,778 schools in FL
Success Academy
High School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee high school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3650 MICHIGAN AVE, Fort Myers, FL 33916
- Math 5% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Success Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2009, to 8% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Success Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$49,353
Median home value
$242,300
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
34.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33916; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Parent Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Royal Palm Exceptional School CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Dunbar High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,762 | Compare → |
| New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 55 | 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
- #51 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
Success Academy is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Success Academy
Success Academy is a public high school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 98 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,391 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Success Academy
What grades does Success Academy serve?
Success Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Success Academy?
Success Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Success Academy rank in FL?
Success Academy ranks #2,391 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Success Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Success Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Success Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Success Academy has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Success Academy a charter school?
No, Success Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Success Academy a Title I school?
No, Success Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy?
76.5% of students at Success Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Phone
- (239) 334-3416
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33916)
- 27,642
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 33916; 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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