Lee County Schools achieves highest graduation rate in district history

The School District of Lee County celebrated a historic milestone with the Class of 2025 achieving the highest graduation rates in district history.

The district's overall graduation rate reached 89.8%, marking a 4% increase from the previous year and nearly doubling the state's 2.5% rise. The 15 traditional high schools and Lee Virtual School achieved an impressive 95.3% graduation rate.

"This is a historic moment for Lee County Schools, and I couldn't be prouder of our students, teachers, and school teams," said Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin.

Fort Myers High School and North Fort Myers High School led the way, with 99% graduation rates.

Dr. Carlin emphasized the significance of these achievements.

"A 89.8% graduation rate, the highest we've ever achieved with our traditional high school above 90%, shows that our investments in quality teachers and student support are paying off," she said.

Lehigh Senior High School and Dunbar High School showed remarkable improvements, increasing their graduation rates significantly.

The district also recorded its lowest dropout rate ever at 1.5%, showcasing success in keeping students engaged.

"Our goal is to become Florida's top-performing school district, and this achievement shows we're moving in the right direction," said Carlin.

The School District of Lee County, serving over 100,000 students across 115 schools, continues to focus on academic achievement and providing world-class educational opportunities.