For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,729 students in Charlotte County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Charlotte County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock High School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Charlotte County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lemon Bay High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charlotte County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Babcock High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Grades: 9-10
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Lemon Bay High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #55.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #66.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,950 students
Rank: #77.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Grades: 9-12
| 1,559 students
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #99.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Charlotte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Charlotte County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Charlotte County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock High School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Charlotte County, FL?
10 public high schools are located in Charlotte County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County, FL?
Charlotte County, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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