ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL

21900 RIVER RANCH RD
ESTERO, FL 33928

est.leeschools.net/

1,433 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Estero High School, located in Estero, Florida, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the School District of Lee County. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness. It offers a variety of programs designed to engage students, including advanced placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities through local colleges, and a range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways that provide hands-on training in specialized fields.

Beyond the classroom, Estero High School maintains an active campus culture centered around its mascot, the "Wildcat." The school supports a robust athletic program, competing in various sports, alongside an array of extracurricular activities such as student government, academic clubs, and arts organizations. By fostering a balance between rigorous academic expectations and community-focused student involvement, Estero High School strives to create a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

1,433

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	764
Hispanic	552
Black	47
Asian	45
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
764 (53.3 %)
Hispanic
552 (38.5 %)
Black
47 (3.3 %)
Asian
45 (3.1 %)
Two or More
20 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)947-9400
Website:	http://est.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	403
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 392

Grade 10 366

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 304