At a glance
Reported students
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
813
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center: 41 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
11.7:1 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
- 36
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Fort Myers. It is one of 119 current school records connected to Lee. NCES reports 41 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below 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 (36.6%) and Black (36.6%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White36.6%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black36.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Young Parent Education Program
High · Grades 06–12
48 reported students
Pace School for Girls
High · Grades 06–12
62 reported students
SW Fl Addiction Services-The Vince Smith Center
High · Grades 06–12
6 reported students
Lee County Jail
High · Grades 07–12
4 reported students
Cape Coral Technical College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Fort Myers Technical College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar High School High · Lee | 09–12 | 1,734 | 1.6 mi |
| Fort Myers Technical College High · Lee | 09–12 | 0 | 2 mi |
| Young Parent Education Program High · Lee | 06–12 | 48 | 2.1 mi |
| SW Fl Addiction Services-The Vince Smith Center High · Lee | 06–12 | 6 | 2.9 mi |
| City of Palms Charter High School High · Charter · Lee | 09–12 | 104 | 3.5 mi |
| Pace School for Girls High · Lee | 06–12 | 62 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
What grades does Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center serve?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Lee.
How many students attend Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center reported 41 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 36 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 41 students and 3.5 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 Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lee attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center in?
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center 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 Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dunbar High School (1.6 mi), Fort Myers Technical College (2 mi), Young Parent Education Program (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.