Cypress Lake High School Center for the Arts is a secondary school located in Cypress Lake, Florida. Cypress Lake High School is a high school in the South Zone specializing in five arts programs: Music, Dance, Media, Theatre, and Visual arts. Cypress Lake has AP programs and an extensive ESOL program.
Serving 1,429 students in grades 9-12, Cypress Lake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cypress Lake High School's student population of 1,429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Cypress Lake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress Lake High School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2482 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress Lake High School's ranking?
Cypress Lake High School is ranked #2482 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress Lake High School often compared to?
Cypress Lake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Myers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cypress Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Cypress Lake High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cypress Lake High School?
1,429 students attend Cypress Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cypress Lake High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Lake High School?
Cypress Lake High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress Lake High School offer ?
Cypress Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress Lake High School part of?
Cypress Lake High School is part of Lee School District.
School Calendar
View the Cypress Lake High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day Back to School for Students
August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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