North Fort Myers High School

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North Fort Myers High School
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North Fort Myers High School
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, Florida

United States
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Type Public Secondary School
Established1960
School district Lee County School District
PrincipalDebbie Digg
Staff87.07 (FTE) [1]
Grades9-12
Number of students1,874 (2022-23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio21.52 [1]
Color(s)   
Mascot Red Knight
Website North Fort Myers High School

North Fort Myers High School (commonly called "North" or "North High") is an American 9-12 high school located in North Fort Myers, Florida. It is the official center for the arts and media for the West Zone in Lee County's School Choice Program; is part of the Lee County School District; and currently serves approximately 1572 students. The official school colors are red, & white and the athletic teams are known as "The Red Knights". North Fort Myers High School offers AICE, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Vocational, Honors and general education classes, in addition to its Arts & Media program and the North High Collegiate Academy.

Contents

In 2009, North High was awarded a grade of "A" by the Florida Department of Education. North was the only school in the Lee County School District to be awarded an A rating for both 2007-2008 and 2008–2009 academic school years. [2]

On December 7, 2009, North High launched a new version of its school web site. With the new site, students at North are given the ability to create and manage online student portfolios, allowing them to post work done during the school year. Currently, over 950 items have been uploaded by more than 85 North High students. [3] The student work can be viewed here.

In February, 2010, the school added the University of Cambridge's AICE program to its curriculum offerings. [4] The Advanced International Certificate of Education is a specialized, English language curriculum offered to students in the higher levels of secondary school intended to prepare them for success at the university level. Students who complete the requirements of the program will earn a Cambridge AICE diploma, and are automatically eligible for the maximum Florida Bright Futures scholarship. [5]

History

North Fort Myers High School was established in 1962 as a segregated school for white students and renovated in 1995. In the 2008–2009 school year, North High met 97% of the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria as defined by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. [6]

There are a total of 84 teachers on staff at North, and 31 (37%) hold a master's degree or higher. [7] In addition, ten (10) teachers (12%) are adjunct professors at Florida SouthWestern State College. [7] With so many teachers possessing this qualification, North High is able to offer the most dual enrollment (DE) courses on its campus of all the high schools in the district. [8]

The school currently houses approximately 1,572 students. In 2008, the student population consisted of approximately 23% minority, 12% gifted, and 38% of students qualified for free and reduced lunch. [9] In 2004, North High was named as a Center for the Arts and Media. Today, there are approximately 450 students enrolled in the arts and media program majoring in theatre arts, media arts, instrumental music, vocal music, strings, visual art, or dance.

From 2002 to 2009, North High was the number one chosen high school in the West Zone. [10] Incoming freshmen have the opportunity to attend an orientation camp in August, where students learn about North High programs, clubs, and school traditions.

North Fort Myers High School was integrated in 1969. The administration of the school resisted, even pretending not to recognize a black basketball coach and directing the police to attack him with dogs. [11]

Academic standing

School grades and SIP goals

In 2009, North High was awarded a grade of "A" by the Florida DOE. North was the only high school in the Lee County School District to be awarded an A rating for both 2008 and 2009. [12] In 2008, North Fort Myers High School was awarded a grade of "A" by the Florida Department of Education. [12] The 2007–08 academic year marked the first time in school history that North High had received an "A" rating. [13]

YearGrade % Meeting High Standards in Reading % Meeting High Standards in Math % Meeting High Standards in Writing % Meeting High Standards in Science % Making Reading Gains % Making Math Gains % of Lowest 25% Making Learning Gains in Reading % of Lowest 25% Making Learning Gains in MathBonus Points for 11th-12th grade RetakesTotal Points EarnedDistrict Rank (Pts)
2009A5881913561835968105462nd
2008A5080893259825172105253rd
2007C4673873354754464--4754th
2006B437587--577857----3973rd
2005D377191--467348----3667th
2004C396790--467445----3616th

FCAT

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or the FCAT, is the standardized test used in the primary and secondary public schools of Florida. First administered statewide in 1998[1], it replaced the State Student Assessment Test (SSAT) and the High School Competency Test (HSCT).

YearGradeReading %Math %
2009962%77%
2008953%77%
2007947%66%
2006944%65%
YearGradeReading %Math %
20091047%77%
20081042%76%
20071036%72%
20061034%76%
YearGradeScience %
20091132%
20081129%
20071130%
20061134%

FCAT writing

YearMean Writing SS % Levels 3 - 5Combined Mean Sc % >= 3.5 % >= 4.0# of StudentsAYP >= 3.0District Ranking
2009N/AN/A4.28877N/AN/A1st
2008318624.18670539962nd
20073035248169441954th
2006308N/A4.18570453942nd

Center for Arts & Media

North High is the official Arts Center in the West Zone. The Arts Center offers a variety of courses in visual, performing, and media arts. Students who are currently enrolled in high school or who are currently enrolled in eighth grade are eligible to audition and participate in the arts program.

Animation and Game Development Academy

North High's Animation and Game Development Academy (AGDA) introduces students to the fundamental principles of game and simulation development. This program is a four-year sequence of project-based courses oriented to game and simulation development that align relevant academic, employment, and workplace standards.

Business & Technology Education

The focus of North High's Technology & Career Education Department is to make students aware of the many changes in technology. Through its courses in Accounting Applications, Computing for College and Careers, Administrative Office Technology, Digital Design, and Cooperative Business Education, instruction is provided that helps the students meet the many challenges in today's society. Completion of a three-course program can qualify a student for the Bright Futures-Gold Seal Scholarship.

Technology

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North High Media Center

There are currently over 500 computers on the North High campus that are accessible by students. Almost all of those are located in student classrooms that have been set up specifically for use as a computer lab. The classroom labs vary in size, but most are set up with 32 stations.

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North High SuperLab

Notable alumni

North High has produced several notable alumni:

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Deion Sanders

Notable faculty

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "NORTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ Florida School Grades Archived February 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Student Portfolio Totals Archived February 12, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ High School adds new academic program Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ↑ AICE & Florida Bright Futures Archived 2010-02-20 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ 2008-09 AVP Statistics Archived February 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  7. 1 2 Did You Know [ dead link ]
  8. ↑ DE Course Listings Archived 2010-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ "School Data Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 23, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
  10. ↑ Student Assignment Rankings
  11. ↑ Smith, Ashley (May 17, 2017). "Lee lagged on integration" . Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  12. 1 2 2008-09 Lee County Grade Report Archived February 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  13. ↑ 2007-08 Lee County Grade Report Archived February 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

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