South Fort Myers High School

South Fort Myers High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14020 Plantation Rd,  Fort Myers, FL
Lee County Public Schools
4.0
4.6
1,854 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Edward Mathews
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
31%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
60.1%
Black
19.4%
White
17%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida Gulf Coast University 510 Students
Florida SouthWestern State College 369 Students
University of Florida 329 Students
University of Central Florida 311 Students
University of South Florida 311 Students
Florida State University 277 Students
Florida International University 265 Students
Florida Atlantic University 215 Students
University of Miami 197 Students
University of North Florida 157 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 160 Students
Business 114 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 54 Students
Veterinary Sciences 40 Students
Criminology 34 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 389 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/14/2024
My experience with South has been long, but I can say for certain that most of the staff are there for their benefit. Some teachers and staff genuinely care but the bad outweighs the good. There is great student support as many can we are the problem or causing them but its not the kids ost of the time, adults like to focus on minor inconveniences to avoid the bigger problems.
5.0 Works Here
5/28/2024
The academies at SFMHS are the best and allow students to explore career options before joining the workforce.
5.0 Parent
5/26/2024
Over the last 3 years that high school has had remarkable changes all for the betterment of the students and faculty. I watched my son grow into a responsible man under their tutelage.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/25/2014
I think it is a very good school, they keep the student busy in all areas. Teacher have very good values, and they are very good example to the student. I had kids there, my older one just graduated and the other one is in 10 Grade.
5.0 student
1/30/2013
I am suppose to go to this school. My mother thinks its the best chose. I want to become a Dentist in the future and South Fort Myers High will let that happen.
5.0 parent
5/14/2010
My daughter graduated from, and my son is attending SFMHS. It is always a joy to deal with the administration and staff. Both my kids receive(d) great opportunities and experience at the school. I hate to think what they would have missed had they attended another school. The guidance counselors act...
5.0 parent
4/28/2010

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