LEE

Lee County Schools serves approximately 99,354 students across a suburban locale in southwest Florida, making it one of the state's larger districts. Enrollment increased 2.1% from the prior year, suggesting modest but consistent growth. The district operates 124 schools comprising 61 elementary, 18 middle, and 37 high schools, staffed by 4,977 teachers and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 20.0:1.

Academic performance metrics place Lee County slightly below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 53.0% compared to Florida's 55.3%, while reading proficiency is 50.0% against the state average of 52.6%. The graduation rate of 85.0% is marginally lower than the state average of 86.0%.

The district serves a diverse student population with significant economic challenges. Approximately 74.6% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 21.5% are English learners, and 12.3% receive special education services. Racially, the district is 51.0% Hispanic, 30.4% White, 13.6% Black, and 1.5% Asian.

Financially, Lee County invests $13,190 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $12,465. The total operating budget reaches $1,185.3 million, supported by local funding at 58.9%, state funding at 29.6%, and federal funding at 11.5%, indicating reliance on local tax revenue for operational stability.