SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

14020 PLANTATION RD
FORT MYERS, FL 33912

sfm.leeschools.net/

1,917 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,917

Total Students

83.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	1,153
Black	371
Asian	26
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,153 (60.1 %)
Black
371 (19.4 %)
White
326 (17.0 %)
Two or More
39 (2.0 %)
Asian
26 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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)561-0060
Website:	http://sfm.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	804
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 9 517

Grade 10 452

Grade 11 495

Grade 12 453

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	517
Grade 10	452
Grade 11	495
Grade 12	453

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	915	47.7%
Male	1,002	52.3%

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