North Nicholas High School

Summary:

North Nicholas High School is a public charter high school located in Cape Coral, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 315. 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.

North Nicholas High School faces significant challenges, with extremely low graduation rates ranging from 19.6% to 29.3% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 73.6% to 89.3% over the same period, more than double the state and district averages. Across all subject areas and grade levels, North Nicholas High School's test scores are drastically lower than the state and district averages, with only 4% of students proficient in Geometry EOC, compared to 43% in the district and 53% statewide. Additionally, the school has a disproportionately high percentage of minority students (49.84%) compared to the surrounding schools, and it spends between $7,213 to $9,721 per student, which is lower than the spending at nearby high schools like Fort Myers High School and Oasis Charter High School.

The stark contrast in performance between North Nicholas High School and the nearby high schools raises concerns about equity and access to quality education for the school's predominantly minority student population. The consistently low graduation rates and high chronic absenteeism indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes at North Nicholas High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

428 SW Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991

(239) 242-4230

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
797^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,721

Student/teacher ratio: 35.0

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

43.5%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Nicholas High School ranks worse than 98.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 26 ranked high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Nicholas 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 (48.3%), Hispanic (43.5%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Nicholas High School is 35. 23 high schools in the Lee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Nicholas High School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Nicholas High School is $9,721, which is the 6^th highest among 26 high schools in the Lee School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Nicholas High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Nicholas High School 797^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Nicholas 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 North Nicholas High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	9.54	546^th	620	11.9%
2011	6.55	580^th	622	6.8%
2012	5.41	561^st	606	7.4%
2013	2.21	635^th	648	2.0%
2014	4.84	625^th	687	9.0%
2016	15.75	559^th	693	19.3%
2017	7.93	612^th	714	14.3%
2018	4.91	638^th	716	10.9%
2019	7.00	633^rd	734	13.8%
2021	8.78	646^th	746	13.4%
2022	2.45	743^rd	774	4.0%
2023	4.45	718^th	792	9.3%
2024	1.89	797^th	807	1.2%

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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: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Wednesday, June 2, 2010

North Nicholas High School is doing a wonderful job of meeting the needs of students who other-wise may have dropped out of the traditional High Shool. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Nicholas High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	152	13	2	80	3	n/a	n/a	9	259
2010	240	23	4	102	0	n/a	n/a	9	378
2011	171	13	1	70	1	0	2	0	258
2012	178	21	1	68	1	0	3	0	272
2013	210	23	2	110	2	1	2	0	350
2014	202	19	1	109	2	1	4	0	338
2015	215	23	0	105	3	0	9	0	355
2016	218	14	1	95	1	0	8	0	337
2017	183	21	1	100	1	0	9	0	315
2018	177	19	2	111	1	0	9	0	319
2019	133	19	2	76	1	2	7	0	240
2020	124	14	3	97	1	1	7	0	247
2021	142	14	0	95	0	0	10	0	261
2022	136	13	3	119	1	0	10	0	282
2023	152	20	0	137	0	0	6	0	315

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 North Nicholas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	259	6.1	43.2	30.4
2010	378	8.0	47.2	33.6
2011	258	7.0	36.8	32.2
2012	272	6.0	45.3	36
2013	350	6.0	58.3	41.4
2014	338	7.0	48.2	34.9
2015	355	8.0	44.3	13
2016	337	8.0	42.1	15.1
2017	315	9.0	35.0	7
2018	319	9.0	35.4	2.2
2019	240	5.0	48.0	1.3
2020	247	7.0	35.2	6.1
2021	261	5.0	52.2	2.3
2022	282	7.0	40.2	2.8
2023	315	9.0	35.0	21.3

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 North Nicholas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	259	6.1	43.2	30.4
2010	378	8.0	47.2	33.6
2011	258	7.0	36.8	32.2
2012	272	6.0	45.3	36
2013	350	6.0	58.3	41.4
2014	338	7.0	48.2	34.9
2015	355	8.0	44.3	13
2016	337	8.0	42.1	15.1
2017	315	9.0	35.0	7
2018	319	9.0	35.4	2.2
2019	240	5.0	48.0	1.3
2020	247	7.0	35.2	6.1
2021	261	5.0	52.2	2.3
2022	282	7.0	40.2	2.8
2023	315	9.0	35.0	21.3

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 North Nicholas High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$71 (1.0%)	$7,053 (99.0%)	$7,124
2019	$132 (1.8%)	$7,117 (98.2%)	$7,250
2020	$97 (1.3%)	$7,116 (98.7%)	$7,213
2021	$69 (0.8%)	$8,355 (99.2%)	$8,424
2022	$129 (1.5%)	$8,757 (98.5%)	$8,886
2023	$48 (0.5%)	$9,673 (99.5%)	$9,721

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Nicholas High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 633^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 718^th of 792 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Nicholas High School)	6	0	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	48	44	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Nicholas High School)	30	0	30%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)	56	51	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (North Nicholas High School)	5	13	8%
End of Course US History (Lee)	64	54	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	315	31.3%
African American	19	20	5.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	76	137	80.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	133	152	14.3%
Two or More Races	7	6	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.3%	21.3%	20%

Schools Near North Nicholas 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
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
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)
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 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 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
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
Northern Palms Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	13251 North Cleveland Ave	North Fort Myers	33903	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 997-9987	114	3	38.0	57.0%	65 (57.0%)	10 (8.8%)	34 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)								(n/a)			25.0								$9,511	$304	$9,207
Island Coast High School	Public	9-12	2125 De Navarra Pkwy	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 458-0362	1,653	68	24.3	52.6%	642 (38.8%)	163 (9.9%)	768 (46.5%)	21 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (3.4%)	16.3	653^rd of 807 public high schools	19.1%		17.7	620^th of 792 public high schools	21.7%	33		31.0	27.0			22.0	24.0	43.0	43.0		$8,906	$1,738	$7,170
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 North Nicholas High School

What district is North Nicholas High School in?

Lee

What is the racial makeup of North Nicholas High School?

Students at North Nicholas High School are 48% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend North Nicholas High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended North Nicholas High School.

Is North Nicholas High School a good school?

North Nicholas High School ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Florida high schools.

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