Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy
3500 Agualinda Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914 · (239) 458-6690
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
- 86.21%29 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −2.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #97of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- −6.1points vs 92.31% (26 testers)
- Cape Coral area rank
- #10of 11 ranked nearby
How Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy graduates do on the CNA exam
86.21% of 29 first-time test-takers from Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 2.9 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #97 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #10 of 11 ranked programs in the Cape Coral area.
In 2024, 92.31% of 26 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 6.1 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 29 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.4 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Cape Coral by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 86.21%, Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy is in the third quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 29 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 8 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Horizon Healthcare Institute in Fort Myers (100.0%, about 10 mi away).
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 1156 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 3500 Agualinda Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914 Lee County |
| Phone | (239) 458-6690 |
| 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 Cape Coral
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral Technical College | Cape Coral | 8 mi | 95.7% |
| Mariner High School | Cape Coral | 8 mi | 88.2% |
| C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute | Fort Myers | 10 mi | 71.4% |
| Horizon Healthcare Institute | Fort Myers | 10 mi | 100.0% |
| Trinity Training Center LLC | Fort Myers | 10 mi | — |
| South Fort Myers High School | Fort Myers | 12 mi | 94.7% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy's CNA exam pass rate?
86.21% of 29 first-time test-takers from Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 2.9 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #97 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy 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 1156. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 86.21% of 29 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 92.31% of 26 in 2024 (−6.1 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 Ida S. Baker High School Medical Academy compare with CNA programs nearby?
9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 8 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Horizon Healthcare Institute in Fort Myers (100.0%, about 10 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Cape Coral?
The closest are Cape Coral Technical College in Cape Coral (about 8 mi, 96% pass rate), Mariner High School in Cape Coral (about 8 mi, 88% pass rate), C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute in Fort Myers (about 10 mi, 71% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.