Summary:
The city of Port Charlotte, Florida is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a diverse range of academic performance and student demographics across these institutions, with some schools standing out for their exceptional results.
Port Charlotte Middle School consistently outperforms the district and state averages, with 83% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 81% proficiency in Civics. In contrast, Peace River Elementary and The Academy struggle, with high chronic absenteeism rates of 64.5% and 74.4%, respectively. Meadow Park Elementary also stands out, with strong academic performance and the highest per-student spending ($13,344) among the elementary schools.
The data also highlights the unique profiles of the two alternative schools, Charlotte Harbor School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise. While Charlotte Harbor School has a low student-teacher ratio and high spending per student, it struggles with low graduation rates. Conversely, Charlotte Virtual Franchise achieves a remarkable 96.9% graduation rate, outperforming the district and state in several subject areas. These findings suggest the need for the Charlotte school district to address equity, attendance, and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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