East Lee County High School
715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 · (239) 369-2932
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 100%38 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +10.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #1of 130 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 100% (14 testers)
- Cape Coral area rank
- #1of 11 ranked nearby
How East Lee County High School graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 38 first-time test-takers from East Lee County High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 11 ranked programs in the Cape Coral area.
In 2024, 100% of 14 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 38 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.6 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How East Lee County High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 100%, East Lee County High School is in the top quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 38 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1196 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. South, Lehigh Acres, FL 33974 Lee County |
| Phone | (239) 369-2932 |
| CNA median pay, Cape Coral area | $37,510 a year ($18.04/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Lehigh Acres
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute Of Health Careers | Lehigh Acres | 8 mi | 95.7% |
| Estero High School Medical Academy | Estero | 10 mi | 100.0% |
| South Fort Myers High School | Fort Myers | 14 mi | 94.7% |
| Bonita Springs High School | Bonita Springs | 16 mi | 89.7% |
| Fort Myers Technical College | Fort Myers | 16 mi | 90.0% |
| C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute | Fort Myers | 18 mi | 71.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is East Lee County High School's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 38 first-time test-takers from East Lee County High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is East Lee County High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1196. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is East Lee County High School's pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 100% of 38 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 14 in 2024 (±0.0 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does East Lee County High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Lehigh Acres?
The closest are Institute Of Health Careers in Lehigh Acres (about 8 mi, 96% pass rate), Estero High School Medical Academy in Estero (about 10 mi, 100% pass rate), South Fort Myers High School in Fort Myers (about 14 mi, 95% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.