Lee County Acceleration Academies

Summary:

Lee County Acceleration Academies is a public high school in Fort Myers, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of approximately 00 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $41,603 (over 4 times the state average), Lee County Acceleration Academies is significantly underperforming compared to nearby schools. The school has an alarmingly low 4-year graduation rate of only 8.3%, which is drastically lower than the 82.6% rate at Dunbar High School, just 2.56 miles away. Additionally, Lee County Acceleration Academies has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 95.1%, more than double the next highest nearby school. Across all subject areas and grade levels, the school's test scores are dismal, with only 7% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 47% in Lee County and 53% statewide.

The school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (over 50% free/reduced lunch) and high minority population (over 90% non-white) may be contributing factors to the poor academic performance. However, these demographic factors alone do not fully explain the stark differences in outcomes compared to nearby schools with similar student populations. Addressing the root causes of these issues, whether through targeted interventions, resource allocation, or broader systemic changes, will be crucial for improving outcomes and ensuring that all students in the Lee County School District have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 8-12

12381 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907

(872) 240-2025

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
705^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.6%

Hispanic:

35.4%

African American:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee County Acceleration Academies ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 26 ranked high schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lee County Acceleration Academies 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 Lee County Acceleration Academies is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.6%), Hispanic (35.4%), African American (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lee County Acceleration Academies was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County Acceleration Academies 705^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lee County Acceleration Academies 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 Lee County Acceleration Academies

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.84	705^th	807	12.6%

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Enrollment information for Lee County Acceleration Academies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	57	29	1	51	0	0	6	0	144

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Lee County Acceleration Academies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2024	144	0.0	n/a	23.6

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 Lee County Acceleration Academies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2024	144	0.0	n/a	23.6

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.

Schools Near Lee County Acceleration Academies

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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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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
Lee County Acceleration Academies	Public	8-12	12381 S Cleveland Ave	Fort Myers	33907	Lee County	Lee	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(872) 240-2025	144	0		23.6%	57 (39.6%)	29 (20.1%)	51 (35.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	5.8	705^th of 807 public high schools	12.6%					(n/a)				7.0					0.0	39.0	19.0
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	394	11	35.8	14.5%	198 (50.3%)	31 (7.9%)	127 (32.2%)	26 (6.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	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
South Fort Myers High School	Public	9-12	14020 Plantation Rd	Fort Myers	33912	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 561-0060	1,738	83	21.0	52.6%	257 (14.8%)	331 (19.0%)	1,097 (63.1%)	24 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.5%)	16	654^th of 807 public high schools	19.0%		19.5	607^th of 792 public high schools	23.4%	47			35.0	36.0				9.0	23.0	28.0	44.0		$10,147	$2,552	$7,594
Cypress Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6750 Panther Ln	Fort Myers	33919	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 481-2233	1,507	66	22.9	41.4%	648 (43.0%)	226 (15.0%)	544 (36.1%)	33 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.5%)	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
City Of Palms Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 561-6611	136	4	34.0	48.5%	15 (11.0%)	43 (31.6%)	76 (55.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	7.2	694^th of 807 public high schools	14.0%					(n/a)			0.0	10.0					27.0		31.0		$10,541	$323	$10,219
Pace School For Girls	Public	6-12	3800 Evans Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 425-2366	60	6	10.0	35.0%	21 (35.0%)	10 (16.7%)	26 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Coronado High School	Public, Charter	7-12	3057 Cleveland Ave	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 337-9140	320	3	106.6	39.7%	63 (19.7%)	60 (18.8%)	188 (58.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	8	685^th of 807 public high schools	15.1%		14.5	642^nd of 792 public high schools	18.9%	43	0.0	12.0	10.0	21.0	7.0	4.0	9.0	11.0	25.0	20.0	36.0	11.0	$9,453	$52	$9,401
Island Park High School	Public, Charter	9-12	16520 S Tamiami Trail	Fort Myers	33908	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 204-5965	276	6	46.0	23.9%	77 (27.9%)	7 (2.5%)	183 (66.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	6.6	699^th of 807 public high schools	13.4%		6.5	686^th of 792 public high schools	13.4%	13			10.0	17.0				0.0		19.0	30.0		$9,251	$49	$9,202
Fort Myers High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2635 Cortez Blvd	Fort Myers	33901	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 334-2167	1,850	74	24.8	35.2%	800 (43.2%)	396 (21.4%)	481 (26.0%)	101 (5.5%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (3.4%)	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
SW Fl Addiction Services-The Vince Smith Center	Public	6-12	2450 Prince St	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 338-2306	6	1	6.0		4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee County Acceleration Academies

What is the racial makeup of Lee County Acceleration Academies?

Students at Lee County Acceleration Academies are 40% White, 35% Hispanic, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lee County Acceleration Academies?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Lee County Acceleration Academies.

Is Lee County Acceleration Academies a good school?

Lee County Acceleration Academies ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Florida high schools.

What district is Lee County Acceleration Academies in?

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