FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

fmh.leeschools.net/

1,902 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Myers High School, located in the historic downtown area of Fort Myers, Florida, is a long-standing institution serving as a cornerstone of the Lee County School District. Known for its rich heritage and academic rigor, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, and specialized career and technical education tracks. The campus serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual achievement and extracurricular engagement through various clubs, arts programs, and competitive athletic teams.

Beyond its academic offerings, "The Green Wave" (as the school is affectionately known) is deeply integrated into the Fort Myers community. The school prides itself on a culture of school spirit and tradition, frequently ranking among the top institutions in the region for college readiness and student performance. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive community atmosphere, Fort Myers High School prepares its students for success in higher education and the workforce while maintaining a reputation for excellence that has spanned generations.

1,902

Total Students

83.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	864
Hispanic	468
Black	399
Asian	115
Two or More	49
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
864 (45.4 %)
Hispanic
468 (24.6 %)
Black
399 (21.0 %)
Asian
115 (6.0 %)
Two or More
49 (2.6 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)334-2167
Website:	http://fmh.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
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 9 474

Grade 10 491

Grade 11 485

Grade 12 452

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	474
Grade 10	491
Grade 11	485
Grade 12	452

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	931	48.9%
Male	971	51.1%

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