CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

2830 WINKLER AVE STE 201
FORT MYERS, FL 33916

Charter School 133 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

City of Palms Charter High School (COPCHS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Fort Myers, Florida, designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. The school focuses on providing a flexible and supportive atmosphere for students who are looking for an alternative to the standard high school experience. Its curriculum is structured to help students earn their high school diplomas while balancing personal responsibilities, making it a viable option for those who need a more personalized pace or a smaller campus setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic success and workforce readiness, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for post-graduation life, whether that includes college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By offering small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, City of Palms seeks to foster a close-knit community that prioritizes individual attention and student engagement. Ultimately, the school serves as a supportive pathway for students to overcome educational hurdles and achieve their goals in an inclusive, goal-oriented environment.

133

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

33.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	63
Black	48
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
63 (47.4 %)
Black
48 (36.1 %)
White
18 (13.5 %)
Two or More
3 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)561-6611
Website:	http://cityofpalmscharter.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	33.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 2

Grade 10 6

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	2
Grade 10	6
Grade 11	29
Grade 12	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	60	45.1%
Male	73	54.9%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)