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Best Fort Myers Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 16,578 students in Fort Myers, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Myers, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers High School and Gateway Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Myers, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fort Myers have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Fort Myers, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Myers High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Fort Myers, FL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Gr: PK-12 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Gateway High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13820 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 303-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Cypress Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6750 Panther Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,870 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
South Fort Myers High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14020 Plantation Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-0060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,738 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16520 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Gr: 7-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Academy
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-1102
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Acceleration Academies
Alternative School
12381 S Cleveland Ave, Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(872) 240-2025
Gr: 8-12 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Virtual Instruction Program
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
2525 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-6927
Gr: 5-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center
Alternative School
2450 Prince St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Adult Education (Closed 2023)
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Bright Scholars Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
940 Tarpon St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
The Collegiate School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Cypress Lake Center For The Arts (Closed 2004)
6740 Panther Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Dunbar Community School (Closed 2023)
1857 High St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Edison Leadership And Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Fort Myers High Edison Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2645 Cortez Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Gateway Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Gateway Charter Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Gr: 5-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5100 Tice St Ste D
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lee County Alc Central-high High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 3
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Gr: 9-12
Lee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
Lee Middle School (Closed 2010)
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Lee Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: 6-12
New Directions Center (Closed 2008)
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Palm River Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
2830 Winkler Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Gr: 9-12
Pivot Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2675 Winkler Ave Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 147:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Price Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Gr: 6-12
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4740 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Myers, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fort Myers, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers High School and Gateway Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Myers?
25 public high schools are located in Fort Myers.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fort Myers are often viewed compared to one another?

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