East Lee County High School

Summary:

East Lee County High School is a public high school in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Lee County High School faces significant academic and attendance challenges compared to nearby high schools and state averages. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts that are significantly lower than the Lee County and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 9% of East Lee County High School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 45% in Lee County and 55% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 86.0% in 2021-2022 to 95.1% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and nearby high schools like Riverdale High School, Gateway High School, and Lehigh Senior High School.

Another concerning issue at East Lee County High School is the high rate of chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 23.4% in 2019-2020 to 47.3% in 2022-2023. This rate is significantly higher than the nearby high schools, the Lee County and Florida state averages, and likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. With a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, East Lee County High School faces socioeconomic disadvantages that may also impact student performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

715 Thomas Sherwin Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974

(239) 369-2932

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
649^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,503

Feeder schools for East Lee County High School:

Elementary:	Bayshore Elementary School
	Edgewood Academy
	G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
	Gateway Elementary School
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	Harns Marsh Elementary School
	James Stephens Elementary School
	Lehigh Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School
	Mirror Lakes Elementary School
	Orange River Elementary School
	River Hall Elementary School
	Sunshine Elementary School
	The Alva School
	Tice Elementary School
	Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
	Treeline Elementary School
	Veterans Park Academy For The Arts
Middle:	Harns Marsh Middle School
	Lehigh Acres Middle School
	Oak Hammock Middle School
	Varsity Lakes Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 25.6

Number of students: 1,985

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.1%

African American:

17.5%

White:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Lee County High School ranks worse than 80.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 26 ranked high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Lee County 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 Student population at East Lee County High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.1%), African American (17.5%), White (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Lee County High School is 25.6. 17 high schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Lee County High School employs 77.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Lee County High School is $9,503, which is the 9^th highest among 26 high schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Lee County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Lee County High School 649^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See East Lee County 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 East Lee County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	28.77	405^th	563	28.1%
2008	24.16	437^th	577	24.3%
2009	25.34	450^th	587	23.3%
2010	26.58	469^th	620	24.4%
2011	24.88	483^rd	622	22.3%
2012	15.67	492^nd	606	18.8%
2013	15.15	537^th	648	17.1%
2014	23.38	524^th	687	23.7%
2016	11.33	586^th	693	15.4%
2017	14.06	572^nd	714	19.9%
2018	17.84	556^th	716	22.3%
2019	22.11	546^th	734	25.6%
2021	15.26	597^th	746	20.0%
2022	17.64	609^th	774	21.3%
2023	18.23	618^th	792	22.0%
2024	17.07	649^th	807	19.6%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Lee County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	163	66	3	168	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2007	274	163	10	422	4	n/a	n/a	26	899
2008	398	456	14	722	9	n/a	n/a	53	1652
2009	421	456	11	651	6	n/a	n/a	60	1605
2010	430	479	11	644	4	n/a	n/a	27	1595
2011	407	456	6	682	5	0	20	0	1576
2012	416	505	6	743	3	0	25	0	1698
2013	368	481	10	808	2	0	19	0	1688
2014	351	478	10	873	4	0	34	0	1750
2015	331	474	19	971	4	1	41	0	1841
2016	350	431	15	1069	2	2	41	0	1910
2017	336	467	13	1163	2	2	39	0	2022
2018	317	422	18	1222	3	3	42	0	2027
2019	290	396	22	1200	3	4	47	0	1962
2020	278	374	21	1136	2	0	38	0	1849
2021	259	352	13	1013	2	2	32	0	1673
2022	273	419	16	1102	4	1	44	0	1859
2023	290	351	13	1192	6	2	42	0	1896
2024	268	348	10	1313	2	3	41	0	1985

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 East Lee County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	401	25.0	16.0	61.3
2007	899	48.0	18.7	56.9
2008	1652	81.5	20.3	60.2
2009	1605	87.6	18.6	70.5
2010	1595	79.5	20.0	79.4
2011	1576	79.2	19.8	78.9
2012	1698	88.7	19.1	83.5
2013	1688	94.0	17.9	86
2014	1750	100.0	17.5	85
2015	1841	106.0	17.3	86.7
2016	1910	96.0	19.8	66.1
2017	2022	101.0	20.0	60.7
2018	2027	110.0	18.4	65.6
2019	1962	96.1	20.4	55.9
2020	1849	96.6	19.1	55.7
2021	1673	86.0	19.4	57.4
2022	1859	89.0	20.8	59
2023	1896	81.5	23.2	61.1
2024	1985	77.5	25.6	63.5

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 East Lee County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	401	25.0	16.0	61.3
2007	899	48.0	18.7	56.9
2008	1652	81.5	20.3	60.2
2009	1605	87.6	18.6	70.5
2010	1595	79.5	20.0	79.4
2011	1576	79.2	19.8	78.9
2012	1698	88.7	19.1	83.5
2013	1688	94.0	17.9	86
2014	1750	100.0	17.5	85
2015	1841	106.0	17.3	86.7
2016	1910	96.0	19.8	66.1
2017	2022	101.0	20.0	60.7
2018	2027	110.0	18.4	65.6
2019	1962	96.1	20.4	55.9
2020	1849	96.6	19.1	55.7
2021	1673	86.0	19.4	57.4
2022	1859	89.0	20.8	59
2023	1896	81.5	23.2	61.1
2024	1985	77.5	25.6	63.5

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 East Lee County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,145 (13.6%)	$7,297 (86.4%)	$8,442
2019	$1,135 (13.4%)	$7,314 (86.6%)	$8,450
2020	$941 (10.7%)	$7,854 (89.3%)	$8,794
2021	$914 (10.5%)	$7,762 (89.5%)	$8,677
2022	$1,874 (20.1%)	$7,467 (79.9%)	$9,341
2023	$1,957 (20.6%)	$7,546 (79.4%)	$9,503

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Lee County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 546^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 618^th of 792 High schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (East Lee County High School)	34	35	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	51	50	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Lee County High School)	35	24	11%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	48	44	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (East Lee County High School)	49	40	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)	56	51	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (East Lee County High School)	51	42	9%
End of Course US History (Lee)	64	54	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (East Lee County High School)	33	11	22%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)	60	48	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (East Lee County High School)	33	30	3%
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	1962	1896	3.4%
African American	396	351	11.4%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	22	13	40.9%
Hispanic	1200	1192	0.7%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	290	290
Two or More Races	47	42	10.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	61.1%	5.2%

Schools Near East Lee County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Lee County High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	715 Thomas Sherwin Ave S	Lehigh Acres	33974	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 369-2932	1,985	78	25.6	63.5%	268 (13.5%)	348 (17.5%)	1,313 (66.1%)	10 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	41 (2.1%)	17.1	649^th of 807 public high schools	19.6%		18.2	618^th of 792 public high schools	22.0%	31	33.0	35.0	9.0	21.0	36.0	48.0	$9,503	$1,957	$7,546
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	60 Bell Blvd N	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 476-9100	266	8	33.2	27.1%	62 (23.3%)	46 (17.3%)	145 (54.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	2.4	776^th of 807 public high schools	3.8%		3.8	734^th of 792 public high schools	7.3%	42	13.0	4.0			6.0	6.0	$6,513	$743	$5,770
Palm Acres Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	507 Sunshine Blvd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 333-3300	280	5	56.0	26.4%	46 (16.4%)	48 (17.1%)	178 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	11.9	669^th of 807 public high schools	17.1%		15.3	639^th of 792 public high schools	19.3%	30	23.0	28.0				11.0	$6,866	$320	$6,546
Lehigh Senior High School	Public	9-12	901 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-5353	2,509	102	24.7	62.6%	266 (10.6%)	698 (27.8%)	1,437 (57.3%)	32 (1.3%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	70 (2.8%)	28.7	557^th of 807 public high schools	31.0%		28.4	520^th of 792 public high schools	34.3%	37	44.0	44.0	20.0	35.0	48.0	53.0	$9,035	$1,804	$7,232
Gateway High School	Public	9-12	13820 Griffin Dr	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 303-7480	2,312	81	28.7	52.2%	521 (22.5%)	473 (20.5%)	1,212 (52.4%)	36 (1.6%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	65 (2.8%)	41.2	407^th of 807 public high schools	49.6%		43.2	357^th of 792 public high schools	54.9%	50	57.0	55.0	13.0	41.0	55.0	60.0	$7,677	$1,541	$6,137
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	2600 Buckingham Rd	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 694-4141	1,870	64	29.0	48.1%	795 (42.5%)	142 (7.6%)	867 (46.4%)	22 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	39 (2.1%)	36.6	456^th of 807 public high schools	43.5%		42.5	365^th of 792 public high schools	53.9%	91	48.0	51.0	28.0	50.0	52.0	56.0	$8,229	$1,313	$6,917
Fort Myers Academy	Public	6-12	2515 Ortiz Avenue	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(239) 334-1102	18	1	18.0		5 (27.8%)	10 (55.6%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	2525 Ortiz Ave	Fort Myers	33905	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 332-6927	52	4	14.8	34.6%	20 (38.5%)	17 (32.7%)	13 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Immokalee Technical College	Public	9-12	508 N 9th St	Immokalee	34142	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-0001	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Immokalee High School	Public	9-12	701 Immokalee Dr	Immokalee	34142	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1800	2,055	85	24.2	76.5%	42 (2.0%)	288 (14.0%)	1,714 (83.4%)	1 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	38.4	435^th of 807 public high schools	46.1%		35.1	441^st of 792 public high schools	44.3%	6	37.0	43.0	37.0	49.0	64.0	69.0	$10,959	$1,670	$9,288

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lee County High School

How many students attend East Lee County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,985 students attended East Lee County High School.

What schools feed into East Lee County High School?

What district is East Lee County High School in?

Lee

What is the racial makeup of East Lee County High School?

Students at East Lee County High School are 66% Hispanic, 18% African American, 14% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is East Lee County High School a good school?

East Lee County High School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Florida high schools.

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