Lely High School

I went to Lely from 1975 to1977 and I thought that it was a great school ! I wasn't one of the "popular" kids and the staff showed me that this wasn't the most important thing in life--it really made a difference to me. GO LELY---LELY ROCKS !
--Submitted by a parent

There are a lot of really good teachers here that care about the students. There are a lot of really good kids here. There is a great school spirit. As a parent moving to this area I had concerns about the diversity of the school. It seemed intimidating at first. Don't let that fool you. The kids that want to learn are learning. Advanced placement classes and honors classes are available. My child has enjoyed going here. It is a fun place to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

kids are afraid at this school, high school is hard enough how can they learn when there afraid, they are never going to get anywhere in life going to this school it needs serious help .This school places at the bottom compared to the rest of the country. I feel for any child that has to go to this school. its is rated a D for "Florida" now thats bad.
--Submitted by a parent

Horrible school, I would list every reason but I don't believe cyberspace contains enough data space for the amount of failure that school can sum up. There are many teachers who teach well, know their information, and overall should be listened to but many things have inhibit their ability to teach. It's complicated and anyone who says they love the school obviously took the path of least resistance or graduated during a different time period.
--Submitted by a student

i think this school is great in many ways including ecademics my son loves it an is looking forward to graduate from here!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing! I am a current student and proud to say it. For those who say Lely is bad, I have a few questions for you: Have you ever stepped inside the school? Have you ever spent a week at Lely? Are you too close-minded to see past all the cameras and bad press and what not? Because this school, once you become part of lely and step inside our world, you'll never want to leave. 'learning for all...whatever it takes'-Lely High School Motto. Go Trojans!
--Submitted by a student

Lely certainly rises far higher than its reputation has many believe. Many teachers are some of the most highly qualified in the county, with AP passing rates reflective of the success. There are plenty of extracurriculars and courses available to students, and the socioeconomic diversity of the students more closely mirrors the 'real world' than the other Collier County schools. This unique situtation provides both a great window of opportunity for students of lesser backgrounds to catch up and get ahead and a chance for more well-off students to understand and work with the students of financial hardship. However, students have Lely unfortunately must learn quickly which teachers and courses to avoid and which departments have strengths and weaknesses. It has its faults, but overall I d have a hard time recommending any other Collier County school over Lely, perhaps only Naples High matching both its diversity and opportunities.
--Submitted by a student

If i coould give Lely more stars i would, because it is the best school in Collier County and there is no doubt about that! When i attended Lely it felt like i was part of one big family. The teachers and administration care and the students have a ton of school spirit...Go Lely!
--Submitted by a student

Lely High School is great! It has the best sports and activities! There are many parents who volunteer here!
--Submitted by a student

this is an awesome school, i woudlnt bring them to any other one.
--Submitted by a parent