Lehigh Acres Middle School

What Lehigh Acres Middle School does

Lehigh Acres Middle School is a public Title I middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 in Lehigh Acres, Florida, operating within the Lee County School District. The school functions as a Premier STEAM Magnet School, offering a curriculum that extends beyond standard middle school requirements to include Cambridge coursework, AVID college-readiness programming, Project Lead the Way pre-engineering pathways, a 6th Grade Academy structure, and a range of athletics and extracurricular clubs. External programming is delivered in coordination with community partners, including Girls Who Code for computer science exposure, Florida Gulf Coast University for higher-education linkage, and the Foundation of Lee County Public Schools for resource development.

Instructional and administrative operations run on a conventional public-school technology stack: Follett Destiny Discover for library resource management, the FOCUS student information system for enrollment and records, and SchoolCash for activity fee collection. There is no proprietary technology platform, no commercial product, and no tuition-based offering; the school is funded through the standard public-education pipeline of federal Title I allocations, Florida FEFP per-pupil funding, and Lee County local property tax revenue distributed by the district.

Leadership transitioned to Principal Freeman in 2026, coinciding with the rollout of the Magnet designation and the expansion of the partnership network. The school's competitive position is structurally defined by its assigned attendance zone rather than by any commercial differentiation, and its strategic moves in the observed period are concentrated on programmatic enrichment rather than enrollment growth or geographic expansion.

Name

Lehigh Acres Middle School

Legal name

Lehigh Acres Middle School

Website

https://lhm.leeschools.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lehigh Acres Middle School is a public Title I middle school in Lehigh Acres, Florida, serving grades 6–8 as a Premier STEAM Magnet School within the Lee County School District. It delivers Cambridge, AVID, and Project Lead the Way curricula to zoned students with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Middle School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Public middle school
• STEAM magnet education
• Title I school programs
• College readiness programs
• Middle school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lehigh Acres

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Lehigh Acres Middle School is a public middle school operated by the School District of Lee County, funded through a combination of federal, state, and local tax revenues. The school does not charge tuition for enrolled students.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lehigh Acres Middle School is a public Title I middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lehigh Acres, Florida, operating as a Premier STEAM Magnet School within the Lee County School District. The school delivers tuition-free comprehensive middle school education centered on a STEAM Magnet Program, supplemented by specialized academic programs including Cambridge, AVID, Project Lead the Way, and a dedicated 6th Grade Academy, along with athletics, extracurricular clubs, before-school programming, and library/media services.

Product overview

Lehigh Acres Middle School is a public Title I middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lehigh Acres, Florida, operating as a Premier STEAM Magnet School within the Lee County School District. The school offers a comprehensive educational program centered on its STEAM Magnet Program, supplemented by specialized academic programs including Cambridge (advanced academics), AVID (college readiness), Project Lead the Way (STEM), and a dedicated 6th Grade Academy. Beyond academics, the school provides an extensive athletics program with multiple sports, diverse extracurricular clubs and activities, before-school programming, and library/media services through Follett Destiny Discover. The school uses the FOCUS Student Information System for grades and attendance management, and SchoolCash for fee collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Title I School: A federal education program under ESEA that supports reforms and innovations to improve educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students.
• STEAM Magnet School
• 6th Grade Academy
• AVID
• Cambridge
• NJHS
• Project Lead the Way
• Bruins

Products and services

• STEAM Magnet Program An integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics learning approach offered at Lehigh Acres Middle School to foster innovation and creative problem-solving for grades 6-8 students.
• Cambridge Program An advanced academic program offering rigorous curriculum aligned with Cambridge International Examinations for high-achieving students.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) A college readiness program designed to equip students with academic skills, organizational habits, and support for higher education preparation.
• Project Lead the Way A hands-on STEM learning program that engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking through project-based curriculum.
• 6th Grade Academy A dedicated transition program for 6th grade students to help them adjust to middle school academics and environment.
• National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) An international student organization recognizing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, cross country, golf, tennis, and cheerleading for boys and girls.
• Clubs and Activities Various student clubs and organizations including Book Club, Kiwani Builders Club, Girls Who Code, MathCounts, Student Government Association, and SAVE Promise Club.
• Before School Program Before-school supervision and enrichment program providing care and academic support before regular school hours.
• Media Center (Library Services) School library services providing access to print and digital resources through Follett Destiny Discover, including eBooks, audiobooks, and research databases.
• Title I Program Federal categorical program providing supplemental funding and support services to improve educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Girls Who CodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing computer science education curriculum and resources to close the gender gap in technology. The school offers an all-girls coding course as part of its extracurricular program.
• Foundation of Lee County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education foundation supporting public schools in Lee County through fundraising and community partnerships to enhance educational opportunities.
• Lehigh Regional Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare provider partnering with the school to support student health services and community wellness initiatives.
• FGCU (Florida Gulf Coast University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university providing educational partnerships, potential college visit opportunities, and academic resources for students.
• Community Business PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious local businesses including Aldi, Culvers, Publix, Walmart, Winn Dixie, Perkins Restaurant, and others supporting school programs through sponsorship and donations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Caloosa Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District serving grades 6-8. Direct peer because it shares the same district governance, funding structure, and grade configuration as Lehigh Acres Middle School.
• Harns Marsh Middle School: Public middle school within the Lee County School District also serving the Lehigh Acres area. Comparable as a same-district peer with overlapping attendance zone and similar student demographics.
• Pine Ridge Middle School (Lee County): Public middle school in the Lee County School District, comparable in grade configuration and district operating model to Lehigh Acres Middle School.
• Cypress Lake Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District serving grades 6-8. Comparable as a peer district-operated middle school with similar programs and funding streams.
• Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts: Public middle school in the Lee County School District with a specialized arts/STEAM focus. Comparable as a peer district magnet-style middle school with thematic program differentiation.
• Lexington Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District serving grades 6-8. Comparable as a same-district peer with similar governance, funding, and curricular structure.
• Fort Myers Middle School: Public middle school (grades 6-8) within the same School District of Lee County, serving the Fort Myers area. Comparable as a peer district-operated middle school with similar grade configuration and district funding model.
• Trafalgar Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District. Direct peer sharing district governance, funding sources, and general middle-grade programming model.
• Three Oaks Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District. Direct peer because it shares the same district governance, funding structure, and middle-grade mission.
• Diplomat Middle School: Public middle school in the Lee County School District serving grades 6-8. Comparable as a peer district middle school with similar student demographics and program structure.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LehighMiddle
• Facebookfacebook.com/LehighMiddle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lehigh-acres-middle-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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