SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the LEE school district, located in FORT MYERS, FL with about 2,040 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 110 teachers, SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL, located on Plantation Road in Fort Myers, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution within the School District of Lee County. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various elective programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and career paths.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by fostering an active extracurricular environment. Students have access to a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations that help build community and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and student engagement, SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL strives to create a supportive learning environment that equips its graduates with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global society.
For more information, contact SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL at (239) 561-0060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT MYERS, FL 33912-4317
(239) 561-0060
http://sfm.leeschools.net/
SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT MYERS, FL with about 2,040 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LEE
- Total Students:
- 2,040
- Teachers:
- 110
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,040 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 49.8%
- White
- 26.0%
- Black or African American
- 20.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.