LEE

Florida · Public School District

118

Schools

99,354

Students

$12,577

Per-Pupil Spend

-12% nat'l

49.6%

Free Lunch Rate

≈ nat'l avg

88.0%

Graduation Rate

≈ nat'l avg

District Overview

LEE is a public school district in Florida serving 99,354 students across 118 schools. It includes 61 elementary, 18 middle, 33 high schools, among them 23 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,577 is below the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (118)

Elementary Schools61 schools

School	Grades	Students
ALLEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	900
ATHENIAN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLCharter	KG–08	405
BAYSHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	603
BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOLCharter	KG–08	1,302
BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	546
CALOOSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	972
CAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	759
COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	760
DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,069
DR CARRIE D ROBINSON LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	533
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY	PK–05	480
EDISON PARK CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS SCHOOL	PK–05	402
FORT MYERS BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	80
FRANKLIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	374
G. WEAVER HIPPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	863
GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCharter	PK–04	1,245
GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	840
GULF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,231
HANCOCK CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	786
HARLEM HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOLCharter	KG–05	176
HARNS MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	989
HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	723
HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,109
HERITAGE CHARTER ACADEMY OF CAPE CORALCharter	KG–08	164
J. COLIN ENGLISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	438
JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	454
LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	KG–05	0
LEHIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,226
MANATEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	794
MID CAPE GLOBAL ACADEMYCharter	PK–08	806
MIRROR LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,228
NORTH FORT MYERS ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS	PK–08	1,106
OAK CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL OF BONITA SPRINGSCharter	KG–08	579
OASIS CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-SOUTHCharter	KG–05	873
OASIS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL-NORTHCharter	KG–05	770
ORANGE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	788
ORANGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	615
PATRIOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	775
PELICAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	917
PINE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	236
PINEWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,089
RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	753
RAYMA C. PAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	863
RIVER HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,005
SAN CARLOS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	655
SIX MILE CHARTER ACADEMYCharter	PK–08	842
SKYLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	990
SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	594
SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,301
TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	724
THE ALVA SCHOOL	PK–08	1,237
THE ISLAND SCHOOLCharter	KG–05	66
THE SANIBEL SCHOOL	PK–08	289
THREE OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,000
TICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	514
TORTUGA PRESERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,104
TRAFALGAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	911
TREELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,135
TROPIC ISLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	800
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS	PK–08	2,133
VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	855

Middle Schools18 schools

School	Grades	Students
BONITA SPRINGS MIDDLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS	06–08	807
CALOOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	935
CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,124
CYPRESS LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	781
DIPLOMAT MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	912
FORT MYERS MIDDLE ACADEMY	06–08	687
GATEWAY CHARTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLCharter	05–08	1,036
GULF MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	812
HARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,422
LEHIGH ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,356
LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,138
MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,001
OAK HAMMOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,563
OASIS CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOLCharter	06–08	839
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,007
THREE OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,099
TRAFALGAR MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	986
VARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,307

High Schools33 schools

School	Grades	Students
BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,543
CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,887
CAPE CORAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE	09–12	0
CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	133
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOLCharter	07–12	298
CYPRESS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,580
DONNA J. BEASLEY TECHNICAL ACADEMYCharter	09–12	271
DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,802
EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,896
ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,433
FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	410
FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,902
FORT MYERS TECHNICAL COLLEGE	09–12	0
GATEWAY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	604
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,981
IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,933
ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,653
ISLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	316
LEE COUNTY JAIL	07–12	3
LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,476
MARINER HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,852
NORTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,874
NORTH NICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	315
NORTHERN PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	114
OASIS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	764
PACE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS	06–12	60
PALM ACRES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLCharter	09–12	293
RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,880
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,917
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	06–12	16
SUCCESS ACADEMY	06–12	138
SW FL ADDICTION SERVICES-THE VINCE SMITH CENTER	06–12	4
YOUNG PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM	06–12	54

Other Schools6 schools

School	Grades	Students
BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER	PK–12	63
COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD PROGRAMS	PK–12	79
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SERVICES	PK–PK	290
LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	PK–12	801
LEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	0
ROYAL PALM EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL CENTER	PK–12	131

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,577-12% nat'l avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

25%

58%

State

25.0%

Local (property tax)

58.0%

Federal

17.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

118

Schools

99,354

Students

50%

Free Lunch

$13K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate88.0%

Opportunity Score38/100

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School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 118 schools including 23 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LEE?

LEE has 118 public schools, serving a total of 99,354 students.

What is the graduation rate for LEE?

The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does LEE spend per student?

LEE spends $12,577 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LEE?

50% of students in LEE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in LEE?

Yes — 23 of the 118 schools in LEE are charter schools.

What grade levels does LEE serve?

LEE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for LEE?

The median opportunity score across schools in LEE is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.