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Charter Schools

All public charter schools in Lee County are sponsored by the School Board of Lee County, but are operated independently of the School District of Lee County. Each charter school has its own governing board, which is a non-profit organization which has applied for and received a charter contract. Some of those governing boards then hire an education service provider to actually run the day-to-day operations of the school.

Our charter school program supports our District Vision of being a world-Class school system and our District Mission of ensuring that each student achieves his/her highest personal potential.

Clayton Simmons
Executive Director of School Choice and Administration 

Public Charter Schools

Jaime Trotter
Administrator, Charter Schools
Coordinator
(239) 335-1461

Samantha Fields

Administrator, Charter Schools
Coordinator
(239) 337-8679

Capstone Charter Academy Charter School (formerly Athenian Academy Charter School)

School Information

18851 Oak Center Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33967
https://www.capstonecharterschool.org/

Principal:  Ms. Julissa Bermudez
Telephone: (239) 999-3303

School Location Number: 4305
Evacuation Zone: C
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: K-8
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 421
Enrollment Capacity: 1,092

School Grades:

  • 2025: B
  • 2024: C
  • 2023: B- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: C
  • 2021: year 2-Covid Pandemic-opted out of grade
  • 2020: year 1-Covid Pandemic-no grades calculated

High performing school? N/A
Low performing school? N/A
Accredited school? N/A
Title I school? No

Current charter term:
July 1, 2023- June 30, 2033

Education Service Provider

Charter School Partners, LLC (domestic, for profit)
Gus Prats, President and CEO
11421 NW 56 Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076
Telephone: 954-603-3303

Governing Board Officer

 Kimberly Johnson
Florida Charter School Organization III, Inc.
18801 Oak Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967
Telephone: (239) 999-3303

Governing Board Local Representative

Julissa Bermudez, Principal
Telephone: (239)999-3303

Bonita Springs Charter School

School Information

25380 Bernwood Drive, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135-7850
Bonita Springs Charter School Website

Principal: Mrs. Carissa Carroll
Telephone: (239) 992-6932
Facsimile: (239) 992-7359

School Location Number: 4102
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-8
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 1315
Enrollment capacity: 1317

School Grade:

  • 2025: B
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: B- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: B
  • 2021: year 2-Covid Pandemic-opted out of grade
  • 2020: year 1-Covid Pandemic-no grades calculated
  • 2019: B
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: A

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2038

Education Service Provider

Charter Schools USA, Inc. (domestic, for profit)
Mr. Jonathan K. Hage, President & CEO
800 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Telephone: (954) 202-3500
Facsimile: (954) 202-3512

Governing Board Officer

Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc. (non-profit)
Mr. Ken Haiko, Chairman
4145 Cypress Reach Court, #505, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069-6539
Telephone: (954) 977-0240

Governing Board Local Representative

Mrs. Carissa Carroll, Principal
Telephone: (239) 992-6932

City of Palms Charter High School

School Information

2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 201, Fort Myers, Florida 33916-9301
City of Palms Charter High School Website

Principal: Ms. Sarah White
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

School Location Number: 4212
Evacuation Zone: C
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: 9-12
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 125
Enrollment Capacity: 350

School Rating:

  • 2025: Maintaining
  • 2024: Maintaining
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Maintaining
  • 2021: year 2-Covid Pandemic-opted out of grade
  • 2020: year 1-Covid Pandemic-no grades calculated
  • 2019: Maintaining
  • 2018: Commendable
  • 2017: n/a

High performing school: No 
Low Performing school? No 
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2026

Education Service Provider

Consulting and Professional Assistance, Inc. (domestic, for profit)
Ms. Amy Rohner, VP, School Services
2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 205, Fort Myers, FL 33916-9301
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

Governing Board Officer

City of Palms Charter School, Inc.
Ms. Inke Schirrmacher, President
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 205, Fort Myers, Florida 33916-1301
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Sarah White, Principal
Telephone: (239) 561-6611

Coronado High School

School Information

3057 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901-9301
Coronado High School Website

Principal: Mr. Michael Stout
Telephone: (239) 337-9140
Facsimile: (239) 337-9141

School Location Number: 4251
Evacuation Zone: C
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: 7-12
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 277
Enrollment Capacity: 500

School Rating:

  • 2025: Commendable
  • 2024: Maintaining
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Maintaining
  • 2021: year 2-Covid Pandemic-opted out of grade
  • 2020: year 1-Covid Pandemic-no grades calculated
  • 2019: Commendable
  • 2018: Commendable
  • 2017: Maintaining

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? Yes
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2038

Education Service Provider

Accelerated Learning Solutions

CEO: Angela Whitford-Narine

5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 345

Orlando, FL 32822

Telephone:1-888-437-9353

 


Governing Board Officer

Florida High School for Accelerated Learning
South Lee County Campus, Inc.
Ms. Jenene Dulaney, President
17557 Timberline Parkway, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
Telephone: (239) 580-7568

Governing Board Local Representative

Mr. Anthony Pires
Telephone: (239) 649-6555

Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy

School Information

60 Bell Blvd N., Lehigh Acres, Florida 33936-6492
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy Website

Principal: Blanca (Lorena) Peters
Telephone: (239) 476-9100
Facsimile: (239) 491-2428

School Location Number: 4302
Evacuation Zone: D
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: 9-12
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 220
Enrollment Capacity: 500

School Rating:

  • 2025: Commendable
  • 2024: Maintaining
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Incomplete
  • 2019: Commendable 
  • 2018: Maintaining
  • 2017: Maintaining

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2036

Education Service Provider

Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy

Governing Board Officer

DJB Technical Academy, Inc.
Mr. Mark Stichter
2801 SW 50th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Telephone: (239) 936-8844

Governing Board Local Representative

Mr. Mark Stichter
Telephone: (239) 936-8844

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School - Lee

School Information

8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33919-5566
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School - Lee Website

Principal: Dr. Brian Botts
Telephone: (239) 432-6767
Facsimile: (239) 433-6912

School Location Number: 4155
Evacuation Zone: A
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: 9-12
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 392
Enrollment Capacity: 436

School Grade:

  • 2025: A
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: A
  • 2019: A
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: A

High performing school? Yes
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2030

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

Florida SouthWestern State College
Board of Trustees
Dr. April Fleming, V.P.,
8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33919
Telephone: (239) 489-9300

Governing Board Local Representative

Dr. Brian Botts, Principal
Telephone: (239) 432-6767

Gateway Charter School

School Information

12850 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33913-8039
Gateway Charter School Website

VPK-5 Principal: Mr. Jason Wade
Telephone: (239) 768-5048
Facsimile: (239) 768-5710

6-12 Principal: Mr. Tyson Plumlee

Middle School Telephone:  (239) 768-2491

High School Telephone:  (239) 768-3350

Facsimile: (239) 768-3874

School Location Number: 4103
Evacuation Zone: D
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: VPK-12
Attendance Zone: East
Enrollment: 2760
Enrollment Capacity: 3100

School Grade:

  • 2025: B
  • 2024: B
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: C
  • 2021: A
  • 2020: N/A
  • 2019: B
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: C

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2033

Education Service Provider

Charter Schools USA, Inc. (domestic, for profit)
Mr. Jonathan Hage, President & CEO
800 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Telephone: (954) 202-3500
Facsimile: (954) 202-3512

Governing Board Officer

Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Ken Haiko, Chairman
4145 Cypress Reach Court, # 505, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069-6539
Telephone: (954) 977-0240

Governing Board Local Representative

Lower Campus:  Mr. Jason Wade, Principal
                        Telephone: (239) 768-5048

Upper Campus:  Mrs. Amber Jensen, Principal

Middle School Telephone:  (239) 768-2491

High School Telephone:  (239) 768-3350

Harlem Heights Community Charter School

School Information

15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33908-2890
Harlem Heights Community Charter School Website

Principal: Ms. Kelly Perzanowski
Telephone: (239) 482-7706
Facsimile: (239) 204-3009

School Location Number: 4304
Evacuation Zone: A
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-5
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 199
Enrollment Capacity: 232

School Grade:

  • 2025: D
  • 2024: D
  • 2023: D- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: B
  • 2019: C
  • 2018: n/a
  • 2017: n/a

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I school? Yes
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

The Heights Charter School, Inc.
Mr. John DeMaster, Chair
Telephone: (616) 499-7273
Facsimile: (239) 204-3009

Governing Board Local Representative

Dr. Debra Mathinos
Telephone: (239) 482-7706

 

Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral

School Information

2107 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33991-4335
Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral

Principal:  Ms. Robyn Gomez
Telephone: (239) 829-5134

School Location Number: 4231
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: K-8
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment:225
Enrollment Capacity: 436

School Grade:

  • 2025: C
  • 2024: D
  • 2023: C- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: D
  • 2019: C
  • 2018: B
  • 2017: C

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026

Education Service Provider

Choice Charter School Services, LLC (domestic, for profit)
Alex Veloudos, CEO
2457 Treemont Way, Dunedin, FL 34698
Telephone: (727) 798-7785
Facsimile: (727) 499-6777

Governing Board Officer

Heritage Charter Academy
 John Pantazes, Chairman

Governing Board Local Contact

 Robyn Gomez, Principal
Telephone: (239) 829-5134

Island Park High School

School Information

16520 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 190, Fort Myers, FL 33908-5349
Island Park High School Website

Principal: Mr. A.J. Nauss
Telephone: (239) 204-5965
Facsimile: (239) 433-0043

School Location Number: 4274
Evacuation Zone: A
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: 7-12
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 215
Enrollment Capacity: 500

School Rating:

  • 2025: Commendable
  • 2024: Commendable
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Maintaining 
  • 2021 COVID Opt Out
  • 2020 COVID Opt Out
  • 2019: Commendable
  • 2018: Commendable
  • 2017: Commendable

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2034

Education Service Provider

Accelerated Learning Solutions

CEO: Angela Whitford-Narine

5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 345

Orlando, FL 32822

Telephone:1-888-437-9353 

Governing Board Officer

Florida High School for Accelerated Learning
South Lee County Campus, Inc.
Mrs. Jenene Dulaney Burke, President
17557 Timberline Parkway, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
Telephone: (239) 580-7568

Governing Board Local Representative

Mr. Anthony Pires
Telephone: (239) 649-6555

Mid Cape Global Academy

School Information

76 Mid Cape Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida 33991

Mid Cape Global Academy Website

 

Principal: Dr. Liliana Lemos
Telephone: (239) 995-0904
Facsimile: (239) 995-0369

School Location Number: 4111
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: K-8
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 879
Enrollment Capacity: 1240

School Grades:

  • 2025: B
  • 2024: B
  • 2023: B- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: C
  • 2021: B year 2-Covid Pandemic-opted in for grade
  • 2020: year 1-Covid Pandemic-no grades calculated
  • 2019: B
  • 2018: C
  • 2017: C

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes 
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2033

Education Service Provider

Charter Schools USA, Inc. (domestic, for profit)
Mr. Jonathan K. Hage, President & CEO
800 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Telephone: (954) 202-3500
Facsimile: (954) 202-3512

Governing Board Officer

Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Ken Haiko, Chairman
4145 Cypress Reach Court, # 505, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069-6539
Telephone: (954) 977-0240

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Liliana Lemos, Principal
Telephone: (239) 995-0904

North Nicholas High School

School Information

428 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, Florida 33991-1916
North Nicholas High School Website

Principal: Jeff Dudek
Telephone: (239) 242-4230
Facsimile: (239) 242-4231

School Location Number: 4242
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: 7-12
Attendance Zone: East
Enrollment: 269
Enrollment Capacity: 500

School Rating:

  • 2025: Commendable
  • 2024: Commendable
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Commendable
  • 2021: COVID Opt Out
  • 2020: COVID Opt Out
  • 2018: Commendable
  • 2017: Commendable

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I School? Yes
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2038

Education Service Provider

Accelerated Learning Solutions

CEO: Angela Whitford-Narine

5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 345

Orlando, FL 32822

Telephone:1-888-437-9353

Governing Board Officer

Florida High School for Accelerated Learning South Lee County Campus, Inc.
Mrs. Jenene Dulaney Burke, President
17557 Timberline Parkway, Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
Telephone: (239) 580-7568

Governing Board Local Representative

Mr. Anthony Pires
Accelerated Learning Solutions, Inc.
Telephone: (239) 649-6555

Northern Palms Charter High School

School Information

13251 North Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, Florida 33903-4816
Northern Palms Charter High School Website

Principal: Ms. Alexandra Rohner
Telephone: (239) 997-9987
Facsimile: (239) 997-9981

School Location Number: 4303
Evacuation Zone: A
Flood Hazard Zone: AE
Grade Levels: 9-12

Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 111
Enrollment Capacity: 400

School Rating:

  • 2025: Commendable
  • 2024: Commendable
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Commendable
  • 2019: Maintaining
  • 2018: Commendable
  • 2017: Maintaining

High performing school? No
Low Performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I School? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2035

Education Service Provider

Consulting and Professional Assistance, Inc. (Domestic, for profit)
Ms. Amy Rohner, VP, School Services
2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 205, Fort Myers, FL 33916-9301
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

Governing Board Officer

City of Palms Charter School, Inc.
Ms. Inke Schirrmacher, President
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 205, Fort Myers, Florida, 33916-1301
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

Governing Board Local Representative

Principal: Ms. Alexandra Rohner
Telephone: (239) 997-9987Facsimile: (239) 997-9981

Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs

School Information

28011 Performance Lane, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135-6850
Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs

Principal: Mrs. Leslie Stauss
Telephone: (239) 498-6864
Facsimile: (239) 495-7178

School Location Number: 4281
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: K-8
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 605
Enrollment Capacity: 960

School Grade:

  • 2025: D
  • 2024: D
  • 2023: C- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: C
  • 2019: B
  • 2018: C
  • 2017: C

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school: No
Title I school: No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2034

Education Service Provider

FORZA Education Management, LLC (domestic, non-profit)
Charles Malatesta, CEO
7815 111th Terrace East, Parrish, FL 34219
Telephone: (727) 642-9319
Facsimile: (239) 495-7178

Governing Board Officer

Oak Creek Charter of Bonita Springs, Inc.
Mark McCabe, Chairman
4740 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33907
Telephone: (213) 361-5878

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Charity Zawatski, Principal
Telephone: (239) 498-6864

Oasis Charter Elementary School - North

School Information

2817 SW 3rd Lane, Cape Coral, Florida 33991-1151
Oasis Charter Elementary School - North

Principal: Mr. Kevin Brown
Telephone: (239) 283-4511
Facsimile: (239) 282-0376

School Location Number: 4151
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-5
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 808
Enrollment Capacity: 800

School Grade:

  • 2025: A
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: A
  • 2019: A
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: A

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2035

*Financials are net of all four schools operated by the City.

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

City of Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board

Kristifer Jackson, Chairman

3519 Oasis Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33914

Telephone: (239) 242-6100

Governing Board Local Representative

Mr. Kevin Brown, Principal
Telephone: (239) 283-4511

Oasis Charter Elementary School - South

School Information

3415 Oasis Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33914-4924
Oasis Charter Elementary School - South

Principal: Ms. Marybeth Grecsek
Telephone: (239) 542-1577
Facsimile: (239) 549-7662

School Location Number: 4143
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-5
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 870
Enrollment Capacity: 920

School Grade:

  • 2025: A
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: A
  • 2019: A
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: B

High performing school? Yes
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I School: No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2035

*Financials are net of all four schools operated by the City.

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

City of Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board 
Mr. Kristifer Jackson , Chairman
3519 Oasis Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33914
Telephone: (239) 242-6100

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Marybeth Grecsek, Principal
Telephone: (239) 542-1577

Oasis Charter Middle School

School Information

3507 Oasis Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33914-4914
Oasis Charter Middle School

Principal: Mr. Donnie Hopper
Telephone: (239) 945-1999
Facsimile: (239) 540-7677

School Location Number: 4171
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: 6-8
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 782
Enrollment Capacity: 900

School Grade:

  • 2025: A
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: A
  • 2019: A
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: A

High performing school? Yes
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2036

*Financials are net of all four schools operated by the City.

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

City of Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board
Mr. Kristifer Jackson , Chairman
3519 Oasis Blvd. Cape Coral, FL 33914
Telephone: (239) 242-6100

Governing Board Local Representative

Mr. Donnie Hopper, Principal
Telephone: (239) 945-1999

Oasis Charter High School

School Information

3519 Oasis Boulevard, Cape Coral, Florida 33914-4914
Oasis Charter High School Website

Principal: Ms. Jackie Corey
Telephone: (239) 541-1167
Facsimile: (239) 541-1590

School Location Number: 4181
Evacuation Zone: B
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: 9-12
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 794
Enrollment Capacity: 1,000

School Grade:

  • 2025: A
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: A
  • 2019: A
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: B

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school?: No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2037

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

City of Cape Coral Charter School Authority Governing Board
Mr. Kristifer Jackson , Chairman
3519 Oasis Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Telephone: (239) 242-6100

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Jackie Corey, Principal
Telephone: (239) 541-1167

 

Optima Classical Academy at Gladiolus (Opening August 2026)

School Information (Opening 2026-2027)

7101 Ban Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Optima Classical Academy at Gladiolus Website

Principal: 
Telephone
Facsimile:

School Location Number: 4012
Evacuation Zone: A
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-12
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 895
Enrollment capacity: 1234

School Grade:

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data (No Data)

Current charter term:
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029

Education Service Provider

Optima Management Services (domestic, for profit)
Mrs. Erika Donalds, CEO
3369 Pine Ridge Rd Unit 204, Naples, FL 34109
Telephone: (239) 449-8599
Facsimile: N/A

Governing Board Officer

The Classical Education Network, Inc. (non-profit)

Governing Board Local Representative

Palm Acres Charter High School

School Information

507 Sunshine Boulevard North, Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971
Palm Acres Charter High School Website

Principal: Ms. Sarah White
Telephone: (239) 333-3300
Facsimile: (239) 368-1330

School Location Number: 4223
Evacuation Zone: E
Flood Hazard Zone: X

Grade Levels: 9-12
Attendance Zone: East
Enrollment: 266
Enrollment Capacity: 400

School Rating:

  • 2025: Commendable
  • 2024: Maintaining
  • 2023: n/a
  • 2022: Maintaining
  • 2019: Commendable
  • 2018: Maintaining
  • 2017: Maintaining

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2034

Education Service Provider

Consulting and Professional Assistance, Inc. (Domestic, for profit)
Ms. Amy Rohner, VP, School Services
2830 Winkler Ave, Suite 205
Fort Myers, FL 33916-9301
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

Governing Board Officer

City of Palms Charter School, Inc.
Ms. Inke Schirrmacher, President
2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 205
Fort Myers, FL, 33916-1301
Telephone: (239) 561-6611
Facsimile: (239) 561-6230

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Sarah White
Telephone: (239) 333-3300
Facsimile: (239) 368-1330

Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Fort Myers (Formerly Six Mile Charter Academy)

School Information

6851 Lancer Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33912-4334
Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Fort Myers Website

Interim Principal: Ms. Andrea Laine
Telephone: (239) 768-9375
Facsimile: (239) 225-2477

School Location Number: 4141
Evacuation Zone: C
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-8
Attendance Zone: South
Enrollment: 790
Enrollment Capacity: 1240

School Grade:

  • 2025: C
  • 2024: C
  • 2023: C- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: C
  • 2019: B
  • 2018: B
  • 2017: B

High performing school? No
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? Yes
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2028

Education Service Provider

Charter Schools USA, Inc. (Domestic, for profit)
Mr. Jonathan Hage, President & CEO
800 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334
Telephone: (954) 202-3500
Facsimile: (954) 202-3512

Governing Board Officer

Southwest Charter Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Ken Haiko, Chairman
4145 Cypress Reach Court, # 505, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069-6539
Telephone: (954) 977-0240

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms. Andrea Laine, Principal
Telephone: (239) 768-9375

The Island School

School Information

P.O. Box 1090, 135 1st Street W., Boca Grande, Florida 33921-1090
The Island School Website

Principal: Ms. Christine Oliver

Telephone: (941) 964-8016
Facsimile: (941) 964-8017

School Location Number: 4100
Evacuation Zone: A
Flood Hazard Zone: AE

Grade Levels: K-5
Attendance Zone: West
Enrollment: 61
Enrollment Capacity: 70

School Grade:

  • 2025: A
  • 2024: A
  • 2023: A- Informational Baseline Grade
  • 2022: A
  • 2019: A
  • 2018: A
  • 2017: A

High performing school? Yes
Low performing school? No
Accredited school? No
Title I school? No
FLDOE Report Card and Data

Current charter term:
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2035

Education Service Provider

None

Governing Board Officer

The Island School, Inc.
Mary Keevil, President
P.O. Box 2021, Boca Grande, Florida 33921
Telephone: (804) 651-8922
Facsimile: (941) 964-8017

Governing Board Local Representative

Ms.Christine Oliver
Telephone: (941) 964-8016