Summary:
Zip code 33914 in Cape Coral, Florida, is served by two high schools—Ida S. Baker High School and Oasis Charter High School—both part of the Lee County School District, offering grades 9-12 with distinct educational models and performance profiles.
Oasis Charter High School stands out as the top performer in the area, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating, a perfect 100% graduation rate, and a low 21.2% chronic absenteeism rate—well below the state average of 31.4%. It excels in Geometry (73% proficient), US History (87%), and both 9th and 10th grade ELA (81% and 72%, respectively), all exceeding state averages. In contrast, Ida S. Baker High School ranks in the 57th percentile with a 3-star rating, a 94.1% graduation rate, and a higher 35.2% chronic absenteeism rate. While Ida S. Baker struggles in most subjects, it boasts a standout 88% proficiency in Biology 1, far above the state average of 74%. Notably, both schools fall significantly below the state average in Algebra 1 (38% and 29% vs. 63% statewide), indicating a shared weakness in foundational math.
Resource efficiency also differs sharply: Oasis Charter spends $9,039 per student—$1,432 less than Ida S. Baker’s $10,471—while achieving superior outcomes, suggesting a more effective use of funds. The data strongly links attendance to academics, as Oasis’s lower absenteeism correlates with higher test scores, while Ida S. Baker’s higher absenteeism aligns with below-average performance in most subjects. For parents, Oasis Charter offers a smaller, high-achieving environment with strong graduation and attendance rates, while Ida S. Baker provides a larger traditional setting with a notable strength in science, particularly biology.
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