Cape Coral High School is located in Cape Coral, Florida. It is one of six high schools in the city of Cape Coral and is also a part of the Lee County School District system. As of the 2024-205 school year, the school had an enrollment of 2,005 students and 81 classroom teachers
Serving 1,936 students in grades 9-12, Cape Coral High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,936 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape Coral High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cape Coral High School's student population of 1,936 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,936 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Cape Coral High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Coral High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1883 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: "breezy" The Seahawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Coral High School's ranking?
Cape Coral High School is ranked #1883 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cape Coral High School often compared to?
Cape Coral High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida S. Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape Coral High School?
The graduation rate of Cape Coral High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cape Coral High School?
1,936 students attend Cape Coral High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cape Coral High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Coral High School?
Cape Coral High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cape Coral High School offer ?
Cape Coral High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cape Coral High School part of?
Cape Coral High School is part of Lee School District.
In what neighborhood is Cape Coral High School located?
Cape Coral High School is located in the Hancock neighborhood of Cape Coral, FL. There are 8 other public schools located in Hancock.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day Back to School for Students
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
June 01, 2026 (Monday)
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