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Northern Palms Charter High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

704^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 17% of Florida high schools

Summary

Northern Palms Charter High School is a public charter high school located in North Fort Myers, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student enrollment of 111. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 59 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite being a charter school, Northern Palms Charter High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Florida high schools, with its academic performance significantly below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 32% and 89.7% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Northern Palms Charter High School has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 95.7% in recent years, far exceeding the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Lee District, such as Dunbar High School, Coronado High School, and North Fort Myers High School, Northern Palms Charter High School consistently underperforms. The school's low academic performance, graduation rates, and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the specific needs of the student population, which has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.33% to 57.02% in recent years.

Students ?

23.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,390

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903

(239) 997-9987

District: Lee

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

38.0%

African American:

9.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 19th percentile in 2018 → 17th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (19% vs 61% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (17th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (26% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg51%

Florida avg61%

704^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 17%▼ down 3 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 27High Schools in the Lee

59^th of 67Lee 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	10.0	704 of 844	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.4	578 of 716	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts32%-26 vs state

US History10%-61 vs state

Geometry0%-55 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
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%)	10	704^th of 844 public high schools	16.6%					(n/a)					32.0						0.0		10.0		$14,390	$1,281	$13,109
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)
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%)	56.7	246^th of 844 public high schools	70.9%		59.6	214^th of 807 public high schools	73.5%	32				66.0	68.0					22.0	57.0	71.0	77.0		$9,935	$706	$9,230
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%)	48.6	351^st of 844 public high schools	58.4%		51.9	279^th of 807 public high schools	65.4%	72				60.0	61.0					15.0	45.0	62.0	79.0		$9,951	$653	$9,298
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)
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%)	2.6	788^th of 844 public high schools	6.6%		8	685^th of 807 public high schools	15.1%	103		12.0	19.0	17.0	12.0		0.0	10.0	7.0	4.0	12.0	8.0	12.0	8.0	$9,457	$58	$9,399
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%)	2.7	784^th of 844 public high schools	7.1%		2	791^st of 807 public high schools	2.0%	7					13.0						7.0	0.0			$55,284	$5,275	$50,010
Success Academy	Public	6-12	3650 Michigan Ave	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 334-3416	84	18	4.6	61.9%	16 (19.0%)	26 (31.0%)	37 (44.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.0%)	1.1	840^th of 844 public high schools	0.5%		2.9	764^th of 807 public high schools	5.3%	76	11.0	3.0	2.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	18.0	3.0
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)
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%)	18.3	673^rd of 844 public high schools	20.3%		23.3	608^th of 807 public high schools	24.7%	65				31.0	38.0					19.0	41.0	33.0	51.0		$10,027	$1,114	$8,912

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Palms Charter High School

How many students attend Northern Palms Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 92 students attended Northern Palms Charter High School.

Is Northern Palms Charter High School a good school?

Northern Palms Charter High School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Northern Palms Charter High School?

Students at Northern Palms Charter High School are 49% White, 38% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Northern Palms Charter High School in?

Lee

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