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Marco Island Academy

Q: Is Marco Island Academy a good school?

Marco Island Academy ranks 125 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 85% of Florida high schools

Summary

Marco Island Academy is a public charter high school serving 306 students in grades 9-12 on Marco Island, Florida, which is part of the Collier County School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Florida, with a strong focus on academic excellence and student success.

Marco Island Academy outperforms the Collier County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Standards Assessments (FAST). For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 89% of Marco Island Academy students were proficient or better in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 72% in Collier County and 60% statewide. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 100% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the Collier County and state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 31.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, this rate is still lower than the nearby Naples High School (31.4%) and Golden Gate High School (31.4%), suggesting a stronger student engagement and attendance culture at Marco Island Academy.

Marco Island Academy's high per-student spending, ranging from $11,554 to $18,141 over the past few years, is higher than the nearby Naples High School ($12,021) and Golden Gate High School ($11,724), indicating the school's investment in its educational programs and student support. Overall, Marco Island Academy appears to be a high-performing public charter school that is providing a strong educational experience for its students.

298

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,132

Per pupil spending ?

25.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2255 San Marco Rd
Marco Island, FL 34145

(239) 393-5133

District: Collier

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

Hispanic:

27.5%

Asian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2014 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (75% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg67%

Florida avg62%

125^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 15%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11High Schools in the Collier

13^th of 67Collier among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	125 of 844	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.0	79 of 807	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	73.5	109 of 792	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	119 of 774	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	89 of 746	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	66.1	147 of 734	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.9	139 of 716	80.6%	★★★★☆
2017	70.8	106 of 714	85.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.8	103 of 693	85.1%	★★★★☆
2014	85.1	49 of 687	92.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 189%+29 vs state

Biology 188%+17 vs state

Geometry78%+23 vs state

English Language Arts70%+13 vs state

US History69%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marco Island Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2255 San Marco Rd	Marco Island	34145	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 393-5133	298	21	14.1	25.5%	199 (66.8%)	2 (0.7%)	82 (27.5%)	7 (2.3%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	73.1	125^th of 844 public high schools	85.2%		78	79^th of 807 public high schools	90.2%	46	62.0	80.0	89.0	78.0	88.0	69.0	$17,132	$00	$17,132
Lely High School	Public	9-12	1 Lely High School Blvd	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-2000	1,475	70	21.0	39.1%	200 (13.6%)	346 (23.5%)	881 (59.7%)	15 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.9%)	47.4	365^th of 844 public high schools	56.8%		44.9	364^th of 807 public high schools	54.9%	1	52.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	76.0	66.0	$13,588	$1,159	$12,428
Collier Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	3315 Tamiami Trl E	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 417-6277	16	3	5.3	18.8%	8 (50.0%)	3 (18.8%)	5 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Beacon High School	Public	9-12	3710 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1050	214	2	107.0	49.1%	30 (14.0%)	24 (11.2%)	153 (71.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	1.6	820^th of 844 public high schools	2.8%		5.6	712^th of 807 public high schools	11.8%	108				0.0	20.0	15.0	$17,427	$718	$16,709
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School	Public	9-12	3702 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-0900	588	20	29.4	58.2%	71 (12.1%)	120 (20.4%)	380 (64.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	84.8	48^th of 844 public high schools	94.3%		86.8	39^th of 807 public high schools	95.2%	9	86.0	90.0	75.0	86.0	94.0	88.0	$13,935	$726	$13,208
Lorenzo Walker Technical College	Public	9-12	3702 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-0900	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Naples Area Teenage Parenting	Public	6-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1642	29	1	29.0	72.4%	2 (6.9%)	6 (20.7%)	21 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$29,259	$46	$29,213
Golden Gate High School	Public	9-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1600	1,867	81	22.9	41.2%	141 (7.6%)	323 (17.3%)	1,366 (73.2%)	15 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	19 (1.0%)	35.9	511^th of 844 public high schools	39.5%		46.9	337^th of 807 public high schools	58.2%	174	42.0	50.0	38.0	56.0	57.0	64.0	$12,826	$808	$12,018
Naples High School	Public	9-12	1100 Golden Eagle Cir	Naples	34102	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-2200	1,535	73	21.1	47.4%	538 (35.0%)	172 (11.2%)	767 (50.0%)	16 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.5%)	54.8	268^th of 844 public high schools	68.2%		51	294^th of 807 public high schools	63.6%	26	64.0	64.0	49.0	62.0	72.0	64.0	$13,034	$355	$12,679

Frequently Asked Questions about Marco Island Academy

Is Marco Island Academy a good school?

Marco Island Academy ranks 125^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Marco Island Academy in?

Collier

What is the racial makeup of Marco Island Academy?

Students at Marco Island Academy are 67% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Marco Island Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Marco Island Academy.

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