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PALM ACRES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

507 SUNSHINE BLVD N, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971LEE →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
293
Students
Total enrolled
17%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 80% vs nat'l
$12,577
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
73.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 376% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 293 students in grades 09–12 in LEHIGH ACRES, Florida.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,577 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PALM ACRES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in LEHIGH ACRES, Florida, serving grades 09–12 with 293 students. The district invests $12,577 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, with a 73.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at PALM ACRES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

293
Total Students
73.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
4
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution161 male · 132 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 169 students
Student Composition
19%
60%
18%
Asian1%
White19%
Hispanic / Latino60%
Black18%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120108008375

Academic Outcomes at PALM ACRES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
15-19
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
17%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 20th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33971

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,577Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,577
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,534
Student Support$2,390
Administration$1,509
Operations$1,886
Other$1,258
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,577 spent per student, an estimated $5,571 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
58%
State government
25.0%
Local (property tax)
58.0%
Federal programs
17.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 17% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 73.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VETERANS PARK ACADEMY FOR THE ARTSBONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOLSUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+5 more
↓
Middle
OAK HAMMOCK MIDDLE SCHOOLHARNS MARSH MIDDLE SCHOOLLEHIGH ACRES MIDDLE SCHOOLVARSITY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLGATEWAY HIGH SCHOOLIDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
+11 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLee County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLEE →
Phone: (239)333-3300
NCES ID: 120108008375
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LEHIGH ACRES seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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2,476 students · 09–12
● 38 opp57% FRL
Elem
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● 36 opp36% FRL
High
GATEWAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,981 students · 09–12
● 38 opp50% FRL
High
IDA S. BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
1,933 students · 09–12
39% FRL
High
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
1,917 students · 09–12
● 53 opp50% FRL
High
FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
1,902 students · 09–12
● 34 opp32% FRL
High
EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
1,896 students · 09–12
● 35 opp61% FRL
High
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1,887 students · 09–12
41% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
507 SUNSHINE BLVD N, LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33971
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.