South Fort Myers High School
Public high school in Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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South Fort Myers High School is a high school in Southern Fort Myers, Florida that is part of the Lee County School District.
| South Fort Myers High School | |
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| Location | |
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14020 Plantation Road Fort Myers, Florida United States 26.5374°N 81.8490°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "The strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf." |
| Established | 2005 |
School district | Lee County School District |
Principal | Vincent Lewis |
| Staff | 82.75 (FTE)[1] |
| Faculty | 82.75 (on FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,738 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 21.00[1] |
| Colors | Black, red and white [2] |
| Mascot | Wolfie |
| Nickname | SFMHS |
| Team name | Wolf Pack[2] |
| Website | sfm.leeschools.net |
History
South Fort Myers High School was established in 2005, partially built on condemned land bought the year prior.[3] Reportedly, its first employee was Grant Redhead, a former offensive coordinator at Cypress Lake High School brought on as the school's head football coach.[4]
In 2009, it became the first school in Lee County to have its automotive academy certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.[5]
Sex scandal
On May 17, 2016, a 15-year-old female student had sex with several male students in one of the school's bathrooms.[6][7] According to a statement the girl made to administrators, she had been a past victim of human trafficking and only reluctantly went along with it after being pressured by the men.[8] Video of the events was filmed by some of those involved, which was then posted to Snapchat and spread across the school.[9]
After the incident, five students were suspended and a football player named William Scott was arrested and charged.[10]
Athletics
The school's athletic department operates sixteen sports teams: baseball, basketball (boys and girls), bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.[11]
Dual enrollment
Students have the opportunity to take advantage of taking credit–granting college classes at Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida Gulf Coast University, and University of Florida.
Academies
- Medical
- Public Service
- Construction
- Digital Design
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
- Business and Informational Technology.
- TV Production
- Agriscience
- Veterinary
- Criminal Justice
- Military Science/Leadership (JROTC)
- Automotive
- Welding
Notable alumni
- Sammy Watkins - Wide Receiver for Green Bay Packers.
- Jayron Kearse - Safety for Dallas Cowboys.