Fort Myers Academy serves 18 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Myers Academy is 0.60, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Myers Academy?
18 students attend Fort Myers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Fort Myers Academy students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Myers Academy?
Fort Myers Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Myers Academy offer ?
Fort Myers Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fort Myers Academy part of?
Fort Myers Academy is part of Lee School District.
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