Ida S. Baker High School

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Ida S. Baker High School ranks 429 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ida S. Baker High School is a public high school located in Cape Coral, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,933. The school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ida S. Baker High School has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 42%) and a lower percentage of White students (around 48%). The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.4% to 96.7% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, Ida S. Baker High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.9% in 2019-2020 to 36.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry, are lower than the state and district averages, with only 21-24% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 and 52-55% in Geometry.

Ida S. Baker High School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby high-performing schools like North Fort Myers High School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, which have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Ida S. Baker High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 157 out of 648 Florida high schools in 2012-2013 to a current ranking of 429 out of 807 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914

(239) 458-6690

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
429^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,842

Feeder schools for Ida S. Baker High School:

Elementary:	Caloosa Elementary School
	Cape Elementary School
	Diplomat Elementary School
	Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
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	Gulf Elementary School
	Hancock Creek Elementary School
	Hector A. Cafferata Junior Elementary School
	J. Colin English Elementary School
	North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
	Patriot Elementary School
	Pelican Elementary School
	Pine Island Elementary School
	Skyline Elementary School
	Trafalgar Elementary School
	Tropic Isles Elementary School
Middle:	Caloosa Middle School
	Challenger Middle School
	Diplomat Middle School
	Gulf Middle School
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	Mariner Middle School
	Trafalgar Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 1,933

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

Hispanic:

42.0%

African American:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ida S. Baker High School ranks worse than 53.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 26 ranked high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ida S. Baker High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (42%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ida S. Baker High School is 23.9, which is the 16^th best among 26 high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Ida S. Baker High School employs 80.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ida S. Baker High School is $8,842, which is the 17^th highest among 26 high schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ida S. Baker High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ida S. Baker High School 429^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Ida S. Baker High School in the ranking list.)

Lee:

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

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Rank History for Ida S. Baker High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	60.85	216^th	563	61.6%
2008	66.83	183^rd	577	68.3%
2009	74.27	130^th	587	77.9%
2010	70.28	172^nd	620	72.3%
2011	68.67	189^th	622	69.6%
2012	61.94	148^th	606	75.6%
2013	65.82	157^th	648	75.8%
2014	53.90	289^th	687	57.9%
2016	46.21	311^th	693	55.1%
2017	51.25	270^th	714	62.2%
2018	45.80	321^st	716	55.2%
2019	46.11	320^th	734	56.4%
2021	39.18	375^th	746	49.7%
2022	40.42	379^th	774	51.0%
2023	42.69	362^nd	792	54.3%
2024	38.99	429^th	807	46.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, September 25, 2014

I went here as child. I was pass along untill 12 grade year then told I don't have enough credit and to drop out and get my Ged Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ida S. Baker High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	425	46	7	125	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2006	1123	86	21	362	4	n/a	n/a	0	1596
2007	1362	91	24	452	3	n/a	n/a	47	1979
2008	1450	92	29	456	3	n/a	n/a	55	2085
2009	1346	83	26	372	2	n/a	n/a	60	1889
2010	1353	87	26	392	3	n/a	n/a	17	1878
2011	1217	84	20	395	4	1	20	0	1741
2012	1183	64	18	435	4	3	33	0	1740
2013	1123	65	15	452	4	2	36	0	1697
2014	1115	73	18	465	3	1	40	0	1715
2015	1141	79	20	519	0	1	40	0	1800
2016	1120	98	23	528	1	0	39	0	1809
2017	1087	95	28	573	3	0	42	0	1828
2018	1025	89	33	626	6	0	45	0	1824
2019	972	91	33	660	6	0	47	0	1809
2020	963	92	26	692	7	3	48	0	1831
2021	873	95	23	671	5	3	51	0	1721
2022	928	108	21	744	3	3	54	0	1861
2023	923	111	24	812	6	3	54	0	1933

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 Ida S. Baker High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	603	34.0	17.7	41.8
2006	1596	72.0	22.2	33.1
2007	1979	94.0	21.1	26
2008	2085	109.5	19.0	27.5
2009	1889	99.2	19.3	34.7
2010	1878	91.5	20.5	43.7
2011	1741	82.0	21.2	45.7
2012	1740	84.0	20.7	51.3
2013	1697	88.0	19.2	54.2
2014	1715	85.0	20.1	52.4
2015	1800	85.0	21.1	55.9
2016	1809	84.0	21.5	54.4
2017	1828	88.0	20.7	33.6
2018	1824	89.0	20.4	36.6
2019	1809	85.1	21.2	33.1
2020	1831	87.1	21.0	31.7
2021	1721	78.2	21.9	35.3
2022	1861	84.6	21.9	35.6
2023	1933	80.7	23.9	38.9

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 Ida S. Baker High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	603	34.0	17.7	41.8
2006	1596	72.0	22.2	33.1
2007	1979	94.0	21.1	26
2008	2085	109.5	19.0	27.5
2009	1889	99.2	19.3	34.7
2010	1878	91.5	20.5	43.7
2011	1741	82.0	21.2	45.7
2012	1740	84.0	20.7	51.3
2013	1697	88.0	19.2	54.2
2014	1715	85.0	20.1	52.4
2015	1800	85.0	21.1	55.9
2016	1809	84.0	21.5	54.4
2017	1828	88.0	20.7	33.6
2018	1824	89.0	20.4	36.6
2019	1809	85.1	21.2	33.1
2020	1831	87.1	21.0	31.7
2021	1721	78.2	21.9	35.3
2022	1861	84.6	21.9	35.6
2023	1933	80.7	23.9	38.9

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 Ida S. Baker High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$188 (2.8%)	$6,536 (97.2%)	$6,724
2019	$275 (3.9%)	$6,813 (96.1%)	$7,088
2020	$319 (4.5%)	$6,797 (95.5%)	$7,117
2021	$427 (6.0%)	$6,737 (94.0%)	$7,165
2022	$1,049 (13.4%)	$6,778 (86.6%)	$7,826
2023	$1,210 (13.7%)	$7,632 (86.3%)	$8,842

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ida S. Baker High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 320^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 362^nd of 792 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Ida S. Baker High School)	54	57	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	50	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Ida S. Baker High School)	47	49	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	48	44	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Ida S. Baker High School)	60	58	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)	56	51	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Ida S. Baker High School)	74	58	16%
End of Course US History (Lee)	64	54	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ida S. Baker High School)	43	39	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)	60	48	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Ida S. Baker High School)	58	50	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lee)	50	41	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1809	1933	6.9%
African American	91	111	22%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	33	24	27.3%
Hispanic	660	812	23%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	972	923	5%
Two or More Races	47	54	14.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.1%	38.9%	5.8%

Schools Near Ida S. Baker High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Ida S. Baker High School	Public	9-12	3500 Agualinda Blvd	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 458-6690	1,933	81	23.9	38.9%	923 (47.7%)	111 (5.7%)	812 (42.0%)	24 (1.2%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	54 (2.8%)	39	429^th of 807 public high schools	46.8%		42.7	362^nd of 792 public high schools	54.3%	67		52.0	48.0			21.0	55.0	53.0	58.0		$8,842	$1,210	$7,632
Oasis Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3519 Oasis Blvd	Cape Coral	33914	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 541-1167	764	35	21.8	29.6%	508 (66.5%)	27 (3.5%)	190 (24.9%)	18 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)	68.1	150^th of 807 public high schools	81.4%		65.5	166^th of 792 public high schools	79.0%	16		76.0	78.0			52.0	64.0	75.0	76.0		$8,477	$04	$8,473
Cape Coral High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2300 Santa Barbara Blvd	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 574-6766	1,887	78	24.2	40.6%	832 (44.1%)	136 (7.2%)	788 (41.8%)	69 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (3.2%)	42.6	391^st of 807 public high schools	51.5%		45.2	335^th of 792 public high schools	57.7%	56		57.0	55.0			16.0	45.0	54.0	61.0		$8,916	$1,452	$7,464
North Nicholas High School	Public, Charter	7-12	428 SW Pine Island Rd	Cape Coral	33991	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 242-4230	315	9	35.0	21.3%	152 (48.3%)	20 (6.3%)	137 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	1.9	797^th of 807 public high schools	1.2%		4.5	718^th of 792 public high schools	9.3%	79	7.0		8.0	3.0	0.0		4.0	8.0	0.0	27.0	$9,721	$48	$9,673
Mariner High School	Public	9-12	701 Chiquita Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-3324	1,852	78	23.8	41.6%	870 (47.0%)	87 (4.7%)	814 (44.0%)	14 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (3.6%)	27.5	568^th of 807 public high schools	29.6%		29.6	503^rd of 792 public high schools	36.5%	65		47.0	35.0			15.0	37.0	54.0	48.0		$8,653	$1,263	$7,389
Cape Coral Technical College	Public	9-12	360 Santa Barbara Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-4440	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cypress Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6750 Panther Ln	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 481-2233	1,580	65	24.2	37.0%	711 (45.0%)	226 (14.3%)	559 (35.4%)	33 (2.1%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	44 (2.8%)	34	490^th of 807 public high schools	39.3%		36.7	426^th of 792 public high schools	46.2%	64		42.0	53.0			17.0	51.0	40.0	61.0		$9,079	$1,280	$7,799
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	1,874	87	21.5	33.0%	1,085 (57.9%)	104 (5.5%)	559 (29.8%)	45 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	76 (4.1%)	59.6	214^th of 807 public high schools	73.5%		64.5	170^th of 792 public high schools	78.5%	44		65.0	67.0			16.0	58.0	70.0	70.0		$9,874	$1,466	$8,408
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8099 College Pkwy	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 432-6767	410	11	37.2	26.8%	199 (48.5%)	37 (9.0%)	132 (32.2%)	29 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	91.1	15^th of 807 public high schools	98.1%		87.7	34^th of 792 public high schools	95.7%	19		87.0	93.0			95.0	96.0	96.0			$6,798	$00	$6,798
Fort Myers High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2635 Cortez Blvd	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 334-2167	1,902	83	22.8	32.4%	864 (45.4%)	399 (21.0%)	468 (24.6%)	115 (6.0%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (2.6%)	51.9	279^th of 807 public high schools	65.4%		60.4	196^th of 792 public high schools	75.3%	83		61.0	58.0			19.0	51.0	58.0	79.0		$9,589	$1,400	$8,189

Frequently Asked Questions about Ida S. Baker High School

What district is Ida S. Baker High School in?

Lee

Is Ida S. Baker High School a good school?

Ida S. Baker High School ranks 429^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ida S. Baker High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,933 students attended Ida S. Baker High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ida S. Baker High School?

Students at Ida S. Baker High School are 48% White, 42% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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