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Fort Myers High School

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Fort Myers High School ranks 207 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

207^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 75% of Florida high schools

Summary

Fort Myers High School is a large, comprehensive public high school in Fort Myers, FL, serving 1,835 students in grades 9-12 within the Lee district, and it stands out as a high-performing school in an area where many nearby schools face significant challenges.

This school is a clear academic standout compared to its neighbors. While Dunbar High School ranks in the 24th percentile statewide, Fort Myers High ranks in the 75th percentile. Its graduation rate is exceptionally high at 98.7%, dramatically outperforming nearby schools like Coronado High School (34.7%) and City Of Palms Charter High School (26.7%). The school also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (28.4%) compared to the district average (34.6%) and rates exceeding 90% at several neighboring schools. In subjects like Biology 1 and US History, proficiency rates are 85% and 86% respectively, well above the state average of 74%.

However, the school has a notable weakness in Algebra 1, where proficiency has been around 15-19% in recent years—roughly one-third of the state average. This persistent math challenge has contributed to a steady decline in the school's state ranking, from the 87th percentile in 2015-2016 to the 75th percentile for 2025-2026, even as its graduation rate remains stellar. The school spends a modest $9,951 per student, which is far less than alternative schools in the area that serve higher-need populations but achieve much lower outcomes. This makes Fort Myers High a strong choice for families seeking a well-rounded education with high graduation rates and strong performance in most subjects, though parents should be aware of the math proficiency gap.

1,835

Students ?

23.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,951

Per pupil spending ?

30.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901

(239) 334-2167

District: Lee

Feeder schools for Fort Myers High School:

Elementary:	Allen Park Elementary School
	Bonita Springs Elementary School
	Colonial Elementary School
	Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
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	Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
	Franklin Park Elementary School
	Heights Elementary School
	Orangewood Elementary School
	Pinewoods Elementary School
	Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
	Rayma C. Page Elementary School
	San Carlos Park Elementary School
	Spring Creek Elementary School
	Tanglewood Elementary School
	The Sanibel School
	Three Oaks Elementary School
	Villas Elementary School
Middle:	Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
	Cypress Lake Middle School
	Fort Myers Middle School
	Lexington Middle School
	More...
	Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
	Three Oaks Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.9%

Hispanic:

27.0%

African American:

20.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Florida high schools

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

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Lee

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 35 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg58%

Florida avg64%

207^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 24High Schools in the Lee

56^th of 70Lee 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
2026	61.6	207 of 838	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	48.6	351 of 844	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.9	279 of 807	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.4	196 of 792	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.0	181 of 774	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	155 of 746	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	71.9	104 of 734	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.2	119 of 716	83.4%	★★★★☆
2017	63.0	159 of 714	77.7%	★★★★☆
2016	73.2	92 of 693	86.7%	★★★★☆
2014	83.7	54 of 687	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	79.8	69 of 648	89.4%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	64 of 606	89.4%	★★★★☆
2011	90.1	48 of 622	92.3%	★★★★★
2010	87.6	52 of 620	91.6%	★★★★★
2009	91.2	33 of 587	94.4%	★★★★★
2008	89.2	36 of 577	93.8%	★★★★★
2007	91.3	32 of 563	94.3%	★★★★★
2006	95.5	14 of 477	97.1%	★★★★★
2005	94.4	20 of 487	95.9%	★★★★★
2004	95.1	18 of 484	96.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History86%+12 vs state

Biology 185%+11 vs state

English Language Arts68%+8 vs state

Geometry57%~ state avg

Algebra 128%-35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th 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
Fort Myers High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2635 Cortez Blvd	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 334-2167	1,835	79	23.2	30.6%	788 (42.9%)	374 (20.4%)	495 (27.0%)	106 (5.8%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	60 (3.3%)	61.6	207^th of 838 public high schools	75.3%		48.6	351^st of 844 public high schools	58.4%	144			68.0	69.0				28.0	57.0	85.0	86.0	$9,951	$653	$9,298
Coronado High School	Public, Charter	7-12	3057 Cleveland Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 337-9140	294	8	36.7	56.1%	49 (16.7%)	73 (24.8%)	161 (54.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	3.4	765^th of 838 public high schools	8.7%		2.6	788^th of 844 public high schools	6.6%	23	19.0	11.0	21.0	18.0	12.0	16.0	0.0		0.0	20.0	13.0	$9,457	$58	$9,399
Lee County Jail	Public	7-12	2266 2nd St	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 337-8113	4	0			1 (25.0%)	2 (50.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
SW Fl Addiction Services-The Vince Smith Center	Public	6-12	2450 Prince St	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 338-2306	6	1	6.0		2 (33.3%)	1 (16.7%)	3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pace School For Girls	Public	6-12	3800 Evans Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 425-2366	62	8	7.7	35.5%	25 (40.3%)	9 (14.5%)	27 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)												$8,280	$00	$8,281
City Of Palms Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 561-6611	104	4	26.0	36.5%	11 (10.6%)	36 (34.6%)	57 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											47.0	$13,221	$557	$12,664
Northern Palms Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	13251 North Cleveland Ave	North Fort Myers	33903	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 997-9987	92	4	23.0	43.5%	45 (48.9%)	9 (9.8%)	35 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	2.9	780^th of 838 public high schools	6.9%		10	704^th of 844 public high schools	16.6%	76									7.0		25.0	$14,390	$1,281	$13,109
Dunbar High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3800 E Edison Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 461-5322	1,734	79	22.0	47.5%	137 (7.9%)	515 (29.7%)	1,028 (59.3%)	22 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (1.7%)	23.9	639^th of 838 public high schools	23.7%		18.3	673^rd of 844 public high schools	20.3%	34			37.0	36.0				31.0	43.0	69.0	57.0	$10,027	$1,114	$8,912
Young Parent Education Program	Public	6-12	3650 Michigan Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 332-2526	48	10	4.9	77.1%	5 (10.4%)	5 (10.4%)	38 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$55,284	$5,275	$50,010
Fort Myers Technical College	Public	9-12	3800 Michigan Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 334-4544	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Myers High School

What is the racial makeup of Fort Myers High School?

Students at Fort Myers High School are 43% White, 27% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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How many students attend Fort Myers High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,835 students attended Fort Myers High School.

What district is Fort Myers High School in?

Lee

Is Fort Myers High School a good school?

Fort Myers High School ranks 207^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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