Public schools in Lehigh Acres, FL
16 open public schools with an address in Lehigh Acres, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
19,822
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
2
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Lehigh Acres public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Lehigh Acres, FL: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 19,822 students, an average of 1,239 per school. The largest campus is Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and the largest elementary school is Veterans Park Academy for the Arts (1,937).
Every listed school belongs to Lee. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lehigh Acres
Elementary schools in Lehigh Acres
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanecer Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 1,072 | 21:1 | |
| G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 960 | 24:1 | |
| Harns Marsh Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 1,103 | 19.5:1 | |
| Lehigh Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 1,207 | 19.5:1 | |
| Mirror Lakes Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 1,237 | 17.3:1 | |
| Sunshine Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 1,456 | 19.7:1 | |
| Tortuga Preserve Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 1,172 | 24.4:1 | |
| Veterans Park Academy for the Arts Lee · Magnet | PK–08 | 1,937 | 19:1 |
Middle schools in Lehigh Acres
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harns Marsh Middle School Lee | 06–08 | 905 | 18.1:1 | |
| Lehigh Acres Middle School Lee | 06–08 | 1,509 | 21.6:1 | |
| Lemuel Teal Middle School Lee | 06–08 | 1,008 | 19.2:1 | |
| Varsity Lakes Middle School Lee | 06–08 | 1,009 | 22:1 |
High schools in Lehigh Acres
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy Lee · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 294 | — | |
| East Lee County High School Lee · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,129 | 24.5:1 | |
| Lehigh Senior High School Lee | 09–12 | 2,550 | 23:1 | |
| Palm Acres Charter High School Lee · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 274 | 68.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.1%
- Hispanic63.5%
- Black20.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Lehigh Acres schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (19,822 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lehigh Acres
How many public schools are in Lehigh Acres, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Lehigh Acres: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 19,822 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lehigh Acres?
All listed public schools with an address in Lehigh Acres belong to Lee. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Lehigh Acres?
Lehigh Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lehigh Acres, with 2,550 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lehigh Acres?
Yes. 2 of the 16 public schools in Lehigh Acres are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy, Palm Acres Charter High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lehigh Acres schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lehigh Acres public schools is 21:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lehigh Acres guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities