Charlotte High School

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Charlotte High School ranks 374 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charlotte High School is a public high school located in Punta Gorda, Florida, serving 1,994 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Charlotte District, which is ranked 37 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Charlotte High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.7% to 95.6% over the past few years, it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.0% in 2019-2020 to 39.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. The school's test scores in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts are generally lower than the state and surrounding school averages, indicating room for improvement in academic performance. However, the school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $7,883 in 2019-2020 to $9,659 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools.

When compared to the surrounding schools, Charlotte High School stands out in its higher percentage of White students (65.8%) and higher spending per student, but lags behind in test scores and chronic absenteeism rates. Among the nearby schools, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School stands out with its exceptional performance, ranking among the top 44 high schools in Florida and achieving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school's high test scores, graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism provide a benchmark for Charlotte High School to aspire to.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

(941) 575-5450

District: Charlotte

SchoolDigger Rank:
374^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,659

Feeder schools for Charlotte High School:

Elementary:	Deep Creek Elementary School
	East Elementary School
	Peace River Elementary School
	Sallie Jones Elementary School
Middle:	Port Charlotte Middle School
	Punta Gorda Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 1,976

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.4%

Hispanic:

19.3%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charlotte High School ranks better than 53.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Charlotte School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Charlotte High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Charlotte High School has the largest high school student body size in the Charlotte School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.4%), Hispanic (19.3%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charlotte High School is 21.4. 4 high schools in the Charlotte School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Charlotte High School employs 92 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charlotte High School is $9,659. 3 high schools in the Charlotte School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charlotte High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte High School 374^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Charlotte High School in the ranking list.)

Charlotte:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte 37^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charlotte High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	55.69	235^th	484	51.4%
2005	77.16	100^th	487	79.5%
2006	72.36	114^th	477	76.1%
2007	70.41	153^rd	563	72.8%
2008	70.07	148^th	577	74.4%
2009	68.55	169^th	587	71.2%
2010	71.09	167^th	620	73.1%
2011	66.26	209^th	622	66.4%
2012	51.49	227^th	606	62.5%
2013	55.44	238^th	648	63.3%
2014	51.54	314^th	687	54.3%
2016	55.86	216^th	693	68.8%
2017	55.29	235^th	714	67.1%
2018	52.45	258^th	716	64.0%
2019	52.61	265^th	734	63.9%
2021	44.57	319^th	746	57.2%
2022	37.11	424^th	774	45.2%
2023	44.50	343^rd	792	56.7%
2024	44.36	374^th	807	53.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charlotte High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1072	58	8	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1158
1989	1127	76	14	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	1237
1990	1134	87	21	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	1269
1991	1203	115	26	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	1378
1992	1275	140	27	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	1486
1993	1383	171	34	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	1634
1994	1458	158	32	52	3	n/a	n/a	0	1703
1995	1513	192	34	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	1802
1996	1513	192	34	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	1802
1997	1557	184	40	73	4	n/a	n/a	0	1858
1998	1591	177	45	70	7	n/a	n/a	0	1890
1999	1635	158	37	61	7	n/a	n/a	0	1898
2000	1573	150	41	73	5	n/a	n/a	0	1842
2001	1614	163	38	82	8	n/a	n/a	0	1905
2002	1739	201	44	93	7	n/a	n/a	0	2084
2003	1739	201	44	93	7	n/a	n/a	0	2084
2004	1825	184	40	100	8	n/a	n/a	0	2157
2005	1790	169	45	86	8	n/a	n/a	0	2098
2006	1780	150	45	85	8	n/a	n/a	0	2068
2007	1703	148	48	107	5	n/a	n/a	44	2055
2008	1714	191	49	103	8	n/a	n/a	59	2124
2009	1614	190	41	114	6	n/a	n/a	61	2026
2010	1528	197	36	162	6	n/a	n/a	53	1982
2011	1473	206	28	177	2	0	80	0	1966
2012	1426	183	29	178	4	1	81	0	1902
2013	1421	182	28	191	5	1	97	0	1925
2014	1402	193	26	188	5	1	87	0	1902
2015	1401	196	22	220	8	2	79	0	1928
2016	1384	201	26	218	7	2	78	0	1916
2017	1454	200	26	252	6	1	83	0	2022
2018	1382	194	31	273	8	2	75	0	1965
2019	1322	192	30	296	8	2	79	0	1929
2020	1268	198	31	294	8	2	89	0	1890
2021	1090	143	29	248	6	2	78	0	1596
2022	1280	189	24	338	7	5	107	0	1950
2023	1312	184	31	345	5	5	112	0	1994
2024	1292	158	34	381	3	3	105	0	1976

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charlotte High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1158	61.0	18.9	12.3
1989	1237	67.0	18.4	15.4
1990	1269	70.0	18.1	12.2
1991	1378	72.0	19.1	13.5
1992	1486	76.0	19.5	14.1
1993	1634	76.0	21.5	3.4
1994	1703	80.0	21.3	15.1
1995	1802	89.0	20.2	19.3
1996	1802	89.0	20.2	19.3
1997	1858	88.0	21.1	19.4
1998	1890	92.0	20.5	17.9
1999	1898	92.0	20.6	26.2
2000	1842	82.0	22.5	26.7
2001	1905	88.0	21.6	25.7
2002	2084	97.0	21.5	32.2
2003	2084	97.0	21.5	32.2
2004	2157	97.0	22.2	31.6
2005	2098	107.0	19.6	30.3
2006	2068	98.0	21.1	28.9
2007	2055	97.0	21.2	30.4
2008	2124	102.0	20.8	37.5
2009	2026	113.1	21.3	40.1
2010	1982	96.0	20.6	47.3
2011	1966	96.8	20.3	47.2
2012	1902	92.3	20.6	50.2
2013	1925	87.0	22.1	51.1
2014	1902	88.0	21.6	50.9
2015	1928	92.0	20.9	54.1
2016	1916	93.0	20.6	54.3
2017	2022	96.0	21.0	50.7
2018	1965	90.0	21.8	49
2019	1929	84.5	22.8	49.7
2020	1890	84.6	22.3	47.8
2021	1596	75.1	21.2	43.3
2022	1950	85.0	22.9	45.3
2023	1994	86.0	23.1	40.7
2024	1976	92.0	21.4	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charlotte High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1158	61.0	18.9	12.3
1989	1237	67.0	18.4	15.4
1990	1269	70.0	18.1	12.2
1991	1378	72.0	19.1	13.5
1992	1486	76.0	19.5	14.1
1993	1634	76.0	21.5	3.4
1994	1703	80.0	21.3	15.1
1995	1802	89.0	20.2	19.3
1996	1802	89.0	20.2	19.3
1997	1858	88.0	21.1	19.4
1998	1890	92.0	20.5	17.9
1999	1898	92.0	20.6	26.2
2000	1842	82.0	22.5	26.7
2001	1905	88.0	21.6	25.7
2002	2084	97.0	21.5	32.2
2003	2084	97.0	21.5	32.2
2004	2157	97.0	22.2	31.6
2005	2098	107.0	19.6	30.3
2006	2068	98.0	21.1	28.9
2007	2055	97.0	21.2	30.4
2008	2124	102.0	20.8	37.5
2009	2026	113.1	21.3	40.1
2010	1982	96.0	20.6	47.3
2011	1966	96.8	20.3	47.2
2012	1902	92.3	20.6	50.2
2013	1925	87.0	22.1	51.1
2014	1902	88.0	21.6	50.9
2015	1928	92.0	20.9	54.1
2016	1916	93.0	20.6	54.3
2017	2022	96.0	21.0	50.7
2018	1965	90.0	21.8	49
2019	1929	84.5	22.8	49.7
2020	1890	84.6	22.3	47.8
2021	1596	75.1	21.2	43.3
2022	1950	85.0	22.9	45.3
2023	1994	86.0	23.1	40.7
2024	1976	92.0	21.4	53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charlotte High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$167 (2.4%)	$6,864 (97.6%)	$7,031
2019	$191 (2.7%)	$6,864 (97.3%)	$7,055
2020	$134 (1.7%)	$7,749 (98.3%)	$7,883
2021	$594 (6.6%)	$8,411 (93.4%)	$9,004
2022	$943 (10.3%)	$8,257 (89.8%)	$9,200
2023	$832 (8.6%)	$8,828 (91.4%)	$9,659

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charlotte High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 343^rd of 792 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte High School)	50	35	15%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	53	45	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte High School)	49	42	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	52	42	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Charlotte High School)	72	65	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Charlotte)	71	67	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Charlotte High School)	81	69	12%
End of Course US History (Charlotte)	76	61	15%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Charlotte High School)	46	21	25%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Charlotte)	64	43	21%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Charlotte High School)	60	46	14%
End of Course Geometry (Charlotte)	62	51	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1929	1994	3.4%
African American	192	184	4.2%
American Indian	8	5	37.5%
Asian	30	31	3.3%
Hispanic	296	345	16.6%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	1322	1312	0.8%
Two or More Races	79	112	41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.7%	40.7%	9%

Schools Near Charlotte High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	1250 Cooper St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5450	1,976	92	21.4	53.1%	1,292 (65.4%)	158 (8.0%)	381 (19.3%)	34 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	105 (5.3%)	44.4	374^th of 807 public high schools	53.7%		44.5	343^rd of 792 public high schools	56.7%	31		47.0	46.0			45.0	48.0	67.0	66.0	$9,659	$832	$8,828
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	26300 Airport Rd	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 637-5673	355	11	32.2	16.1%	236 (66.5%)	28 (7.9%)	62 (17.5%)	17 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.3%)	86.2	44^th of 807 public high schools	94.5%		87.6	36^th of 792 public high schools	95.5%	8		82.0	89.0			62.0	97.0	88.0	100.0	$8,142	$00	$8,142
The Academy	Public	6-12	18300 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7555	298	18	16.5	73.5%	193 (64.8%)	36 (12.1%)	52 (17.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	7.7	686^th of 807 public high schools	15.0%		9.3	667^th of 792 public high schools	15.8%	19	11.0	25.0	6.0	15.0	0.0	15.0	32.0	30.0	20.0	$18,623	$1,551	$17,072
Charlotte Technical College	Public	9-12	18150 Murdock Cir	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7500	6	20	.3		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Port Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	18200 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7485	1,659	80	20.7	62.1%	888 (53.5%)	197 (11.9%)	406 (24.5%)	35 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (0.7%)	120 (7.2%)	35.5	468^th of 807 public high schools	42.0%		44.1	347^th of 792 public high schools	56.2%	121		38.0	42.0			31.0	42.0	65.0	60.0	$10,717	$897	$9,820
Island Coast High School	Public	9-12	2125 De Navarra Pkwy	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 458-0362	1,418	57	24.8	54.8%	522 (36.8%)	140 (9.9%)	683 (48.2%)	18 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (3.7%)	16.3	653^rd of 807 public high schools	19.1%		17.7	620^th of 792 public high schools	21.7%	33		31.0	27.0			22.0	24.0	43.0	43.0	$8,906	$1,738	$7,170
North Port High School	Public	9-12	6400 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 423-8558	2,577	129	19.9	56.2%	1,592 (61.8%)	237 (9.2%)	515 (20.0%)	55 (2.1%)	9 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	165 (6.4%)	44.5	372^nd of 807 public high schools	53.9%		44.7	341^st of 792 public high schools	56.9%	31		50.0	46.0			27.0	51.0	64.0	71.0	$10,416	$666	$9,749
Lemon Bay High School	Public	9-12	2201 Placida Rd	Englewood	34224	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 629-4552	1,346	64	21.0	37.1%	1,076 (79.9%)	23 (1.7%)	169 (12.6%)	26 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	47 (3.5%)	51.7	282^nd of 807 public high schools	65.1%		53	255^th of 792 public high schools	67.8%	27		57.0	58.0			31.0	50.0	71.0	73.0	$9,903	$774	$9,129
Mariner High School	Public	9-12	701 Chiquita Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-3324	1,894	78	24.3	47.9%	778 (41.1%)	109 (5.8%)	914 (48.3%)	23 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (3.7%)	27.5	568^th of 807 public high schools	29.6%		29.6	503^rd of 792 public high schools	36.5%	65		47.0	35.0			15.0	37.0	54.0	48.0	$8,653	$1,263	$7,389
Cape Coral Technical College	Public	9-12	360 Santa Barbara Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-4440	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlotte High School

How many students attend Charlotte High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,976 students attended Charlotte High School.

Is Charlotte High School a good school?

Charlotte High School ranks 374^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Charlotte High School?

Students at Charlotte High School are 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Charlotte High School in?

Charlotte

What schools feed into Charlotte High School?

Charlotte High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Deep Creek Elementary School
Elementary : East Elementary School
Elementary : Peace River Elementary School
Elementary : Sallie Jones Elementary School
Middle : Port Charlotte Middle School
Middle : Punta Gorda Middle School

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