Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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Top 5%
Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#125 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
48%
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85-89%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
65%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School's ranking?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is ranked #125 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School often compared to?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
373 students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School offer ?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School part of?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is part of Charlotte School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last day of classes
April 22, 2024 (Monday)
Last day update auto graduation status (opt in/out): Full term and Mini-B term
April 22, 2024 (Monday)
First day of classes: Summer 2024 Full term and Mini-A
May 13, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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