Bonita Springs High School Explained

Bonita Springs High School is a public school in Bonita Springs, Florida, United States. There were 1,543 students attending it in 2023.^[2] The current principal is Jeffrey Estes Jr., who joined the BSHS staff, serving as the school's first principal after leaving the assistant principal position at East Lee County High School.^[3] It is managed by the Lee County School District.^[4]

History

Bonita Springs High School (BSHS) opened its doors in 2018 as part of the Lee County School District, becoming the city of Bonita Springs' first high school since its incorporation in 1999. The school's construction was driven by the growing population of Bonita Springs and the need to alleviate crowding in existing high schools. The new school offered additional capacity for students in the region and aimed to provide a modern learning environment for the community.^[5]

Administration

• Principal: Jeffery Estes Jr.
• Senior Administrative Assistant to the Principal: Jill Cornell
• Assistant Principal - Curriculum: Matthew Bredenkamp
• Assistant Principal: Michelle Aldrich
• Assistant Principal: Rachel Eyre
• Assistant Principal: Rebecca Shine
• Athletic Director: Leah Mason

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Demographics

As of the 2022–2023 school year, the total student enrollment was 1,543. The ethnic makeup of the school was 1.6% Black, 37.8% White, 56.2% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, >0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.9% Multiracial, and >0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan.^[7]

Athletics

Bonita Springs High School offers a variety of athletic programs for students during the fall, winter, and spring.

Fall

Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming, Volleyball.

Winter

Basketball, Competitive Cheerleading, Soccer, Weightlifting - Girls, Wrestling.

Spring

Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Weightlifting - Boys.^[8]

References

1. Web site: BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. July 15, 2024.
2. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL . 2024-07-15 . nces.ed.gov . EN.
3. Web site: Shaw . Derrick . 2017-02-15 . Finalists identified for new Bonita high school colors, mascot . 2024-07-15 . WINK News . en-US.
4. Web site: Ogozalek . Sam . Bonita Springs High School, for the first time ever, welcomes freshman class . 2024-07-15 . Naples Daily News . en-US.
5. Web site: The City of Bonita Springs Gets its First High School – Johnson Engineering . 2024-07-15 . en-US.
6. Web site: Admin & Faculty . 2024-07-16 . bnh.leeschools.net . en-US.
7. Web site: Bonita Springs High School . 2024-07-18 . SchoolDigger . en.
8. Web site: Athletics . 2024-07-16 . bnh.leeschools.net . en-US.