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Ida S. Baker High School

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Ida S. Baker High School ranks 355 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

355^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 58% of Florida high schools

Summary

Ida S. Baker High School is a large public high school in Cape Coral, FL, serving 2,191 students in grades 9-12 within the Lee school district, which is ranked in the bottom 20th percentile of Florida districts.

The school presents a notable paradox: it boasts a consistently high graduation rate of 94-96% over the last five years, well above the district and state averages, yet its core academic proficiency scores—particularly in Algebra 1 (38% proficient) and English Language Arts (54-55% proficient)—fall below both district and state benchmarks. This suggests the school excels at getting students to graduate but may struggle to ensure they meet grade-level academic standards. In contrast, the school shows an outstanding strength in Biology 1, with 88% of students proficient, significantly outperforming the district (76%) and state (74%). A major challenge is chronic absenteeism, which at 35.2% is above the district and state averages. Interestingly, spending per student has risen to $10,471, higher than nearby schools like Cape Coral High School ($9,885) and Oasis Charter High School ($9,039), yet this investment hasn't yet translated into higher test scores.

Compared to its nearest rival, Oasis Charter High School (just 0.26 miles away), Ida S. Baker underperforms in nearly every academic subject. For example, in 9th Grade ELA, Oasis scores 81% proficient versus Baker's 55%. Oasis also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (21.2% vs. 35.2%) and a lower rate of economic disadvantage. This proximity suggests the challenges at Ida S. Baker are likely school-specific, involving factors like culture and instructional practices, rather than purely a function of the local population. On a positive note, US History proficiency has shown a strong upward trend, rising from 58% to 78% over recent years, offering a potential model for improvement in other subjects.

2,191

Students ?

23.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,471

Per pupil spending ?

35.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914

(239) 458-6690

District: Lee

Feeder schools for Ida S. Baker High School:

Elementary:	Caloosa Elementary School
	Cape Elementary School
	Diplomat Elementary School
	Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
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	Gulf Elementary School
	Hancock Creek Elementary School
	Hector A. Cafferata Junior K-8 School
	J. Colin English Elementary School
	North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
	Patriot Elementary School
	Pelican Elementary School
	Pine Island Elementary School
	Skyline Elementary School
	Trafalgar Elementary School
	Tropic Isles Elementary School
Middle:	Caloosa Middle School
	Challenger Middle School
	Diplomat Middle School
	Gulf Middle School
	More...
	Mariner Middle School
	Trafalgar Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.0%

White:

43.6%

African American:

4.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 29% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 25 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg58%

Florida avg64%

355^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 24High Schools in the Lee

55^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	49.1	355 of 841	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.8	456 of 844	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	429 of 807	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.7	362 of 792	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.4	379 of 774	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.2	375 of 746	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	320 of 734	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.8	321 of 716	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.2	270 of 714	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.2	311 of 693	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.9	289 of 687	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.8	157 of 648	75.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.9	148 of 606	75.6%	★★★★☆
2011	68.7	189 of 622	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.3	172 of 620	72.3%	★★★★☆
2009	74.3	130 of 587	77.9%	★★★★☆
2008	66.8	183 of 577	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.8	216 of 563	61.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 188%+14 vs state

US History78%+4 vs state

English Language Arts54%-6 vs state

Geometry52%-4 vs state

Algebra 138%-25 vs state

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by a student
Thursday, September 25, 2014

I went here as child. I was pass along untill 12 grade year then told I don't have enough credit and to drop out and get my Ged Close Quote

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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)	EOC Civics (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 (2025)	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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ida S. Baker High School	Public	9-12	3500 Agualinda Blvd	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 458-6690	2,191	94	23.2	35.9%	956 (43.6%)	106 (4.8%)	1,030 (47.0%)	24 (1.1%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	69 (3.1%)	49.1	355^th of 841 public high schools	57.8%		40.8	456^th of 844 public high schools	46.0%	101			55.0	54.0				38.0	52.0	88.0	78.0		$10,471	$548	$9,923
Oasis Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3519 Oasis Blvd	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 541-1167	896	0	20.6	22.4%	571 (63.7%)	18 (2.0%)	261 (29.1%)	20 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.7%)	68.6	149^th of 841 public high schools	82.3%		66.1	178^th of 844 public high schools	78.9%	29			81.0	72.0				29.0	73.0	77.0	87.0		$9,039	$00	$9,039
Cape Coral High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2300 Santa Barbara Blvd	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 574-6766	2,008	89	22.5	38.4%	775 (38.6%)	160 (8.0%)	940 (46.8%)	52 (2.6%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (3.7%)	50.2	341^st of 841 public high schools	59.5%		41.3	447^th of 844 public high schools	47.0%	106			64.0	66.0				27.0	52.0	75.0	70.0		$9,885	$600	$9,286
North Nicholas High School	Public, Charter	7-12	428 SW Pine Island Rd	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 242-4230	353	7	50.4	42.8%	162 (45.9%)	17 (4.8%)	158 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	6	731^st of 841 public high schools	13.1%		13.2	691^st of 844 public high schools	18.1%	40		22.0	32.0	18.0		17.0	8.0	14.0	0.0	8.0	35.0		$9,387	$48	$9,338
Mariner High School	Public	9-12	701 Chiquita Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-3324	1,865	79	23.6	39.7%	688 (36.9%)	106 (5.7%)	982 (52.7%)	24 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (3.3%)	38	496^th of 841 public high schools	41.0%		27.7	610^th of 844 public high schools	27.7%	114			50.0	53.0				22.0	51.0	77.0	60.0		$9,439	$529	$8,909
Cape Coral Technical College	Public	9-12	360 Santa Barbara Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-4440	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cypress Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6750 Panther Ln	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 481-2233	1,429	64	22.4	34.6%	572 (40.0%)	217 (15.2%)	561 (39.3%)	26 (1.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (3.4%)	49.5	351^st of 841 public high schools	58.3%		37	498^th of 844 public high schools	41.0%	147			61.0	61.0				26.0	51.0	86.0	70.0		$10,821	$682	$10,138
North Fort Myers High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 Orange Grove Blvd	North Fort Myers	33903	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 995-2117	1,938	86	22.5	32.9%	1,041 (53.7%)	114 (5.9%)	661 (34.1%)	42 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (4.0%)	61.5	210^th of 841 public high schools	75.0%		56.7	246^th of 844 public high schools	70.9%	36			71.0	70.0				24.0	59.0	87.0	79.0		$9,935	$706	$9,230
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8099 College Pkwy	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 432-6767	411	11	37.3	12.2%	194 (47.2%)	36 (8.8%)	145 (35.3%)	25 (6.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	88.1	24^th of 841 public high schools	97.1%		88.2	31^st of 844 public high schools	96.3%	7			84.0	93.0				88.0	95.0	99.0			$7,941	$00	$7,941
Lee County Acceleration Academies	Public	8-12	1901 Brantly Rd	Fort Myers	33907	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(872) 240-2025	230	0		50.9%	87 (37.8%)	30 (13.0%)	100 (43.5%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	2.6	787^th of 841 public high schools	6.4%		10.1	703^rd of 844 public high schools	16.7%	84				18.0				6.0	8.0	8.0	21.0		$5,377	$00	$5,377

Frequently Asked Questions about Ida S. Baker High School

How many students attend Ida S. Baker High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,191 students attended Ida S. Baker High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ida S. Baker High School?

Students at Ida S. Baker High School are 47% Hispanic, 44% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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Is Ida S. Baker High School a good school?

Ida S. Baker High School ranks 355^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ida S. Baker High School in?

Lee

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