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Mariner High School

Summary:

Mariner High School is a public high school located in Cape Coral, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,852. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Mariner High School faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and underperformance compared to nearby schools. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (43.95%) and a lower percentage of White students (46.98%) compared to the surrounding area. Academically, Mariner High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with only 15% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 55% statewide and 45% in the Lee District. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.2% in 2019-2020 to 45.4% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as North Fort Myers High School and Oasis Charter High School, Mariner High School generally underperforms in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates. The relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mariner High School, ranging from 39.82% to 41.58% over the past 3 years, suggests that the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 701 Chiquita Blvd N
       Cape Coral, FL  33993

(239) 772-3324

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
568th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,653 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  1,894

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.3%
White:
41.1%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Compare Details Mariner High School ranks worse than 70.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 26 ranked high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mariner High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.3%), White (41.1%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mariner High School is 24.3, which is the 14th best among 26 high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Mariner High School employs 77.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mariner High School is $8,653. 17 high schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mariner High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mariner High School 568th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mariner High School in the ranking list.)

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mariner High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.58 209th 484 56.8%
2005 55.83 227th 487 53.4%
2006 63.49 171st 477 64.2%
2007 56.48 249th 563 55.8%
2008 53.60 279th 577 51.6%
2009 59.82 252nd 587 57.1%
2010 63.49 232nd 620 62.6%
2011 62.07 243rd 622 60.9%
2012 50.31 235th 606 61.2%
2013 46.73 314th 648 51.5%
2014 49.29 330th 687 52.0%
2016 38.86 385th 693 44.4%
2017 42.06 349th 714 51.1%
2018 45.19 331st 716 53.8%
2019 36.88 421st 734 42.6%
2021 31.77 459th 746 38.5%
2022 33.22 464th 774 40.1%
2023 29.58 503rd 792 36.5%
2024 27.49 568th 807 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Open Quote Working here was a fantastic opportunity from start to finish with the students and administration Close Quote


by a student
Friday, June 8, 2012

Open Quote This school is one of the best. Three yard here a all of fun Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Open Quote This school is one of the worst schools my daughter has ever attended. How can they consider it is good schooling to give a child days off for being late for detention. I would like to know the benifit to the child to have time off without learning or being given any work. I think there are too many people with way too much time on their hands, and they're not taking the students best intrest into consideration. They kids go to school for education not to be denied education because they were caught on the phone between classes, wearing a pair of jeans with a rip in the leg, etc. This school might want to take a hard look at what they are really teaching the kids. These kids aren't bad they are kids and need rules but not at the extent that this school has gone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mariner High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1003 128 7 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1169
1989 1099 129 18 27 6 n/a n/a 0 1279
1990 1146 127 14 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1338
1991 1081 147 9 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1291
1992 1124 159 8 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1348
1993 1307 164 14 69 1 n/a n/a 0 1555
1994 1500 147 22 105 1 n/a n/a 0 1775
1995 1710 138 21 132 1 n/a n/a 0 2002
1996 1710 138 21 132 1 n/a n/a 0 2002
1997 1779 145 18 157 3 n/a n/a 0 2102
1998 1676 128 15 144 2 n/a n/a 0 1965
1999 1610 163 16 151 5 n/a n/a 0 1945
2000 1464 166 15 145 4 n/a n/a 0 1794
2001 1489 122 17 184 5 n/a n/a 0 1817
2002 1563 160 23 284 5 n/a n/a 0 2035
2003 1563 160 23 284 5 n/a n/a 0 2035
2004 1711 147 28 345 9 n/a n/a 0 2240
2005 1661 132 24 413 8 n/a n/a 0 2238
2006 1520 80 21 448 6 n/a n/a 0 2075
2007 1383 71 28 507 4 n/a n/a 45 2038
2008 1260 81 29 548 3 n/a n/a 60 1981
2009 1020 63 30 456 4 n/a n/a 50 1623
2010 899 71 27 417 6 n/a n/a 47 1467
2011 885 67 21 402 5 4 40 0 1424
2012 885 84 17 426 6 3 32 0 1453
2013 896 81 15 443 10 1 28 0 1474
2014 897 79 14 506 6 0 27 0 1529
2015 918 79 12 497 4 2 32 0 1544
2016 880 68 14 546 5 1 32 0 1546
2017 860 80 17 555 4 0 36 0 1552
2018 844 93 14 559 2 1 38 0 1551
2019 821 91 15 586 1 1 42 0 1557
2020 818 91 8 580 0 2 43 0 1542
2021 759 78 11 595 0 1 45 0 1489
2022 829 71 13 711 0 0 66 0 1690
2023 870 87 14 814 0 1 66 0 1852
2024 778 109 23 914 0 0 70 0 1894

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mariner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1169 49.0 23.8 20.6
1989 1279 69.0 18.5 17
1990 1338 71.0 18.8 17.2
1991 1291 68.0 18.9 17.8
1992 1348 69.0 19.5 16.8
1993 1555 70.0 22.2 16.2
1994 1775 82.0 21.6 18.2
1995 2002 96.0 20.9 16.7
1996 2002 96.0 20.9 16.7
1997 2102 105.0 20.0 17.2
1998 1965 102.0 19.3 14.4
1999 1945 94.0 20.7 19.1
2000 1794 82.0 21.9 20.6
2001 1817 82.0 22.2 16.7
2002 2035 92.0 22.1 26.1
2003 2035 92.0 22.1 26.1
2004 2240 104.0 21.5 32.5
2005 2238 105.0 21.3 34.9
2006 2075 100.0 20.8 29.3
2007 2038 102.0 20.0 27.7
2008 1981 106.0 18.7 36.6
2009 1623 91.1 18.0 46.2
2010 1467 80.0 18.3 57.7
2011 1424 63.9 22.2 55.5
2012 1453 65.2 22.2 60.1
2013 1474 74.0 19.9 60.4
2014 1529 77.0 19.8 60.7
2015 1544 77.0 20.0 63.7
2016 1546 81.0 19.0 42.6
2017 1552 82.0 18.9 41.2
2018 1551 84.0 18.4 44.4
2019 1557 76.6 20.3 40
2020 1542 78.0 19.7 39.6
2021 1489 70.9 20.9 41.2
2022 1690 76.9 21.9 39.8
2023 1852 77.7 23.8 41.6
2024 1894 77.7 24.3 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mariner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1169 49.0 23.8 20.6
1989 1279 69.0 18.5 17
1990 1338 71.0 18.8 17.2
1991 1291 68.0 18.9 17.8
1992 1348 69.0 19.5 16.8
1993 1555 70.0 22.2 16.2
1994 1775 82.0 21.6 18.2
1995 2002 96.0 20.9 16.7
1996 2002 96.0 20.9 16.7
1997 2102 105.0 20.0 17.2
1998 1965 102.0 19.3 14.4
1999 1945 94.0 20.7 19.1
2000 1794 82.0 21.9 20.6
2001 1817 82.0 22.2 16.7
2002 2035 92.0 22.1 26.1
2003 2035 92.0 22.1 26.1
2004 2240 104.0 21.5 32.5
2005 2238 105.0 21.3 34.9
2006 2075 100.0 20.8 29.3
2007 2038 102.0 20.0 27.7
2008 1981 106.0 18.7 36.6
2009 1623 91.1 18.0 46.2
2010 1467 80.0 18.3 57.7
2011 1424 63.9 22.2 55.5
2012 1453 65.2 22.2 60.1
2013 1474 74.0 19.9 60.4
2014 1529 77.0 19.8 60.7
2015 1544 77.0 20.0 63.7
2016 1546 81.0 19.0 42.6
2017 1552 82.0 18.9 41.2
2018 1551 84.0 18.4 44.4
2019 1557 76.6 20.3 40
2020 1542 78.0 19.7 39.6
2021 1489 70.9 20.9 41.2
2022 1690 76.9 21.9 39.8
2023 1852 77.7 23.8 41.6
2024 1894 77.7 24.3 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mariner High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $253 (3.4%) $7,147 (96.6%) $7,400
2019 $311 (4.0%) $7,472 (96.0%) $7,784
2020 $363 (4.7%) $7,421 (95.3%) $7,784
2021 $480 (6.2%) $7,262 (93.8%) $7,743
2022 $1,373 (16.5%) $6,940 (83.5%) $8,313
2023 $1,263 (14.6%) $7,389 (85.4%) $8,653

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mariner High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 421st of 734 High schoolsRanks 503rd of 792 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mariner High School)5451
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5150
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mariner High School)4139
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)4844
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mariner High School)5445
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)5651
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Mariner High School)6647
 19%
   End of Course US History (Lee)6454
 10%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mariner High School)3328
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)6048
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Mariner High School)3534
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Lee)5041
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students15571852
 18.9%
African American9187
 4.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1514
 6.7%
Hispanic586814
 38.9%
Pacific Islander11
White821870
 6%
Two or More Races4266
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%41.6%
 1.6%

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Students at Mariner High School are 48% Hispanic, 41% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Mariner High School ranks 568th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,894 students attended Mariner High School.


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