FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL

fmh.leeschools.net/

1,835 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.

1,835

Total Students

78.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	788
Hispanic	495
Black	374
Asian	106
Two or More	60
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

White
788 (42.9%)
Hispanic
495 (27.0%)
Black
374 (20.4%)
Asian
106 (5.8%)
Two or More
60 (3.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

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:	1,835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
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 9 453

Grade 10 443

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 474

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	453
Grade 10	443
Grade 11	465
Grade 12	474

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	891	48.6%
Male	944	51.4%

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