North Fort Myers High School is an American 9-12 high school located in North Fort Myers, Florida. It is the official center for the arts and media for the West Zone in Lee County's School Choice Program; is part of the Lee County School District; and currently serves approximately 1572 students.
Serving 1,831 students in grades 9-12, North Fort Myers High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Fort Myers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Fort Myers High School's student population of 1,831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Fort Myers High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Fort Myers High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Fort Myers High School's ranking?
North Fort Myers High School is ranked #981 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are North Fort Myers High School often compared to?
North Fort Myers High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Coast High School, Cape Coral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Fort Myers High School?
The graduation rate of North Fort Myers High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Fort Myers High School?
1,831 students attend North Fort Myers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North Fort Myers High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Fort Myers High School?
North Fort Myers High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Fort Myers High School offer ?
North Fort Myers High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Fort Myers High School part of?
North Fort Myers High School is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is North Fort Myers High School located?
North Fort Myers High School is located in the Hancock neighborhood of North Fort Myers, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Hancock.
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