Lely High School

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Lely High School ranks 364 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lely High School is a public high school in Naples, Florida, serving 1,504 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lely High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.78%) compared to nearby schools. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.1% to 92.7% over the past five years, which is on par with or slightly lower than high-performing schools like Barron Collier High School (97.1%) and Marco Island Academy (100%). However, Lely High School has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in 2019-2020 to 34.7% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, Lely High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, lag behind the nearby high-performing schools and the district/state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Lely High School's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (44%) and 10th grade ELA (47%) are lower than the Collier district (67% and 58%) and the state of Florida (55% and 53%). Additionally, Lely High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.26% to 79.39% over the past three years, which is notably higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Lely High School Blvd
Naples, FL 34113

(239) 377-2000

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
364^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,043

Feeder schools for Lely High School:

Elementary:	Calusa Park Elementary School
	Lely Elementary School
	Manatee Elementary School
	Parkside Elementary School
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	Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Middle:	Manatee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

Number of students: 1,507

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.5%

African American:

22.8%

White:

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lely High School ranks better than 54.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lely 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 Lely High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.5%), African American (22.8%), White (13.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lely High School is 22.6, which is the 8^th best among 10 high schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Lely High School employs 66.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lely High School is $12,043, which is the 4^th highest among 10 high schools in the Collier School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lely High School 364^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lely High School in the ranking list.)

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lely High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	45.20	287^th	484	40.7%
2005	48.01	282^nd	487	42.1%
2006	50.33	249^th	477	47.8%
2007	46.96	312^th	563	44.6%
2008	37.02	385^th	577	33.3%
2009	41.25	372^nd	587	36.6%
2010	44.67	387^th	620	37.6%
2011	46.08	366^th	622	41.2%
2012	37.24	340^th	606	43.9%
2013	49.58	289^th	648	55.4%
2014	53.83	290^th	687	57.8%
2016	54.65	231^st	693	66.7%
2017	49.32	286^th	714	59.9%
2018	42.34	353^rd	716	50.7%
2019	39.24	399^th	734	45.6%
2021	34.34	429^th	746	42.5%
2022	34.04	452^nd	774	41.6%
2023	41.34	378^th	792	52.3%
2024	44.87	364^th	807	54.9%

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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 Lely High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1093	67	6	120	5	n/a	n/a	0	1291
1989	1077	63	15	141	2	n/a	n/a	0	1298
1990	1043	74	18	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	1300
1991	938	98	15	174	3	n/a	n/a	0	1228
1992	993	128	17	214	1	n/a	n/a	0	1353
1993	966	132	14	224	1	n/a	n/a	0	1337
1994	975	138	12	274	4	n/a	n/a	0	1403
1995	1044	178	11	297	3	n/a	n/a	0	1533
1996	1044	178	11	297	3	n/a	n/a	0	1533
1997	1109	211	15	341	3	n/a	n/a	0	1679
1998	1136	218	12	378	3	n/a	n/a	0	1747
1999	1119	229	18	411	2	n/a	n/a	0	1779
2000	1149	236	18	478	2	n/a	n/a	0	1883
2001	1131	251	19	577	2	n/a	n/a	0	1980
2002	1129	304	26	788	1	n/a	n/a	0	2248
2003	1129	304	26	788	1	n/a	n/a	0	2248
2004	1161	336	23	774	1	n/a	n/a	0	2295
2005	823	263	25	547	1	n/a	n/a	0	1659
2006	780	272	26	540	3	n/a	n/a	0	1621
2007	703	272	22	541	6	n/a	n/a	16	1560
2008	632	262	17	552	6	n/a	n/a	17	1486
2009	595	281	9	541	3	n/a	n/a	12	1441
2010	520	323	11	550	3	n/a	n/a	13	1420
2011	556	294	9	622	15	1	21	0	1518
2012	537	314	7	585	9	1	30	0	1483
2013	526	327	10	609	7	1	28	0	1508
2014	462	346	10	647	8	1	26	0	1500
2015	431	357	11	659	8	2	24	0	1492
2016	396	374	11	742	10	2	20	0	1555
2017	400	386	13	877	14	7	26	0	1723
2018	395	408	16	861	15	3	21	0	1719
2019	383	402	20	904	10	3	30	0	1752
2020	344	393	26	881	9	3	27	0	1683
2021	316	405	18	870	3	3	26	0	1641
2022	270	367	12	860	1	2	31	0	1543
2023	230	359	10	869	3	2	31	0	1504
2024	209	343	12	912	2	1	28	0	1507

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 Lely High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1291	63.0	20.4	8.3
1989	1298	70.0	18.5	7.7
1990	1300	76.0	17.1	8.5
1991	1228	76.0	16.1	10.3
1992	1353	83.0	16.3	15.1
1993	1337	77.0	17.4	19.4
1994	1403	74.0	19.0	21.5
1995	1533	75.0	20.4	20.4
1996	1533	75.0	20.4	20.4
1997	1679	81.0	20.7	18.3
1998	1747	86.0	20.3	21.4
1999	1779	85.0	20.9	21.8
2000	1883	92.0	20.5	31.8
2001	1980	98.0	20.2	33.2
2002	2248	116.0	19.4	36.9
2003	2248	116.0	19.4	36.9
2004	2295	116.0	19.8	35.1
2005	1659	86.0	19.3	28.6
2006	1621	77.0	21.1	26.1
2007	1560	86.0	18.1	36.1
2008	1486	81.5	18.2	39
2009	1441	86.1	18.1	50.8
2010	1420	73.0	19.4	54.7
2011	1518	80.8	18.7	57.2
2012	1483	86.5	17.1	59.1
2013	1508	80.0	18.8	61.2
2014	1500	82.0	18.2	68.6
2015	1492	81.0	18.4	67.2
2016	1555	79.0	19.6	70.4
2017	1723	87.0	19.8	65.8
2018	1719	87.0	19.7	75.1
2019	1752	75.3	23.2	67.2
2020	1683	76.3	22.0	70.2
2021	1641	73.0	22.4	77.7
2022	1543	69.8	22.0	79.4
2023	1504	64.8	23.1	54.3
2024	1507	66.4	22.6	51.6

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 Lely High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1291	63.0	20.4	8.3
1989	1298	70.0	18.5	7.7
1990	1300	76.0	17.1	8.5
1991	1228	76.0	16.1	10.3
1992	1353	83.0	16.3	15.1
1993	1337	77.0	17.4	19.4
1994	1403	74.0	19.0	21.5
1995	1533	75.0	20.4	20.4
1996	1533	75.0	20.4	20.4
1997	1679	81.0	20.7	18.3
1998	1747	86.0	20.3	21.4
1999	1779	85.0	20.9	21.8
2000	1883	92.0	20.5	31.8
2001	1980	98.0	20.2	33.2
2002	2248	116.0	19.4	36.9
2003	2248	116.0	19.4	36.9
2004	2295	116.0	19.8	35.1
2005	1659	86.0	19.3	28.6
2006	1621	77.0	21.1	26.1
2007	1560	86.0	18.1	36.1
2008	1486	81.5	18.2	39
2009	1441	86.1	18.1	50.8
2010	1420	73.0	19.4	54.7
2011	1518	80.8	18.7	57.2
2012	1483	86.5	17.1	59.1
2013	1508	80.0	18.8	61.2
2014	1500	82.0	18.2	68.6
2015	1492	81.0	18.4	67.2
2016	1555	79.0	19.6	70.4
2017	1723	87.0	19.8	65.8
2018	1719	87.0	19.7	75.1
2019	1752	75.3	23.2	67.2
2020	1683	76.3	22.0	70.2
2021	1641	73.0	22.4	77.7
2022	1543	69.8	22.0	79.4
2023	1504	64.8	23.1	54.3
2024	1507	66.4	22.6	51.6

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 Lely High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$586 (7.1%)	$7,726 (92.9%)	$8,312
2019	$734 (8.9%)	$7,472 (91.1%)	$8,206
2020	$670 (7.4%)	$8,396 (92.6%)	$9,066
2021	$783 (8.4%)	$8,576 (91.6%)	$9,359
2022	$1,147 (11.3%)	$8,973 (88.7%)	$10,119
2023	$1,673 (13.9%)	$10,369 (86.1%)	$12,043

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lely High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 399^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 378^th of 792 High schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lely High School)	44	35	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	56	52	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lely High School)	39	36	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	53	53
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lely High School)	56	65	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Collier)	69	69
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lely High School)	70	57	13%
End of Course US History (Collier)	73	66	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lely High School)	34	25	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Collier)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lely High School)	60	49	11%
End of Course Geometry (Collier)	60	60
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	1752	1504	14.2%
African American	402	359	10.7%
American Indian	10	3	70%
Asian	20	10	50%
Hispanic	904	869	3.9%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	383	230	39.9%
Two or More Races	30	31	3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.2%	54.3%	13%

Schools Near Lely 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
Lely High School	Public	9-12	1 Lely High School Blvd	Naples	34113	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-2000	1,507	66	22.6	51.6%	209 (13.9%)	343 (22.8%)	912 (60.5%)	12 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.9%)	44.9	364^th of 807 public high schools	54.9%		41.3	378^th of 792 public high schools	52.3%	14	42.0	47.0	44.0	58.0	74.0	60.0	$12,043	$1,673	$10,369
Collier Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	3315 Tamiami Trl E	Naples	34112	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 417-6277	15	3	5.0	20.0%	9 (60.0%)	4 (26.7%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Beacon High School	Public	9-12	3710 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1050	243	3	81.0	62.6%	31 (12.8%)	37 (15.2%)	171 (70.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	5.6	712^th of 807 public high schools	11.8%		2.9	758^th of 792 public high schools	4.3%	46				0.0	10.0	31.0	$12,048	$1,202	$10,847
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School	Public	9-12	3702 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-0900	583	23	25.3	49.4%	80 (13.7%)	110 (18.9%)	380 (65.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	86.8	39^th of 807 public high schools	95.2%		90.1	24^th of 792 public high schools	97.0%	15	87.0	89.0	83.0	83.0	95.0	95.0	$12,953	$1,402	$11,551
Lorenzo Walker Technical College	Public	9-12	3702 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-0900	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Naples Area Teenage Parenting	Public	6-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1642	28	1	28.0	82.1%	2 (7.1%)	4 (14.3%)	22 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Golden Gate High School	Public	9-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1600	1,886	84	22.4	50.3%	148 (7.8%)	309 (16.4%)	1,381 (73.2%)	13 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (1.6%)	46.9	337^th of 807 public high schools	58.2%		38.8	403^rd of 792 public high schools	49.1%	66	43.0	43.0	40.0	67.0	91.0	63.0	$10,650	$1,452	$9,199
Naples High School	Public	9-12	1100 Golden Eagle Cir	Naples	34102	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-2200	1,629	75	21.6	35.1%	609 (37.4%)	171 (10.5%)	780 (47.9%)	25 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (2.6%)	51	294^th of 807 public high schools	63.6%		52.3	266^th of 792 public high schools	66.4%	28	52.0	58.0	38.0	56.0	70.0	64.0	$10,647	$903	$9,745
Barron Collier High School	Public	9-12	5600 Cougar Dr	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1200	1,532	71	21.6	19.9%	873 (57.0%)	56 (3.7%)	516 (33.7%)	47 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (2.5%)	77.9	80^th of 807 public high schools	90.1%		76.1	94^th of 792 public high schools	88.1%	14	71.0	78.0	65.0	81.0	84.0	78.0	$10,911	$882	$10,029
Florida Virtual Course Offerings	Public, Virtual	9-12	5775 Osceola Trail	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 377-0088	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lely High School

How many students attend Lely High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,507 students attended Lely High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lely High School?

Students at Lely High School are 61% Hispanic, 23% African American, 14% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lely High School?

Lely High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calusa Park Elementary School
Elementary : Lely Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Elementary School
Elementary : Parkside Elementary School
Elementary : Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Middle : Manatee Middle School

Is Lely High School a good school?

Lely High School ranks 364^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lely High School in?

Collier

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