At a glance
Reported students
1,429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
813
Cypress Lake High School: 1,429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about Cypress Lake High School
Cypress Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Myers. It is one of 119 current school records connected to Lee. NCES reports 1,429 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.3%). English learners represent 12% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 25 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cypress Lake High School
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic39.3%
- Black15.2%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
25 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Island Coast High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,477 reported students
Bonita Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,490 reported students
Estero High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,571 reported students
South Fort Myers High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,693 reported students
Dunbar High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,734 reported students
Fort Myers High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,835 reported students
Public schools near Cypress Lake High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School High · Charter · Lee | 09–12 | 411 | 1.3 mi |
| Lee County Acceleration Academies High · Lee | 08–12 | 230 | 2.2 mi |
| South Fort Myers High School High · Lee | 09–12 | 1,693 | 3.3 mi |
| Island Park High School High · Charter · Lee | 07–12 | 296 | 3.8 mi |
| City of Palms Charter High School High · Charter · Lee | 09–12 | 104 | 5.2 mi |
| Pace School for Girls High · Lee | 06–12 | 62 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cypress Lake High School
What grades does Cypress Lake High School serve?
Cypress Lake High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lee.
How many students attend Cypress Lake High School?
Cypress Lake High School reported 1,429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,524 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cypress Lake High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 1,429 students and 63.77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cypress Lake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cypress Lake High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Cypress Lake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cypress Lake High School in?
Cypress Lake High School is part of Lee, based in Fort Myers, FL, which operates 119 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cypress Lake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School (1.3 mi), Lee County Acceleration Academies (2.2 mi), South Fort Myers High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.