For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 6,895 students in Charlotte County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Charlotte County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock Neighborhood 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 46% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Charlotte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Charlotte County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charlotte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Lemon Bay High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Gr: 9-12 | 1,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Gr: 9-12 | 1,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Gr: K-12
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 Neighborhood School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise.
How many public high schools are located in Charlotte County?
11 public high schools are located in Charlotte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte County?
Charlotte County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Charlotte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Charlotte County include: Charlotte High School vs. Port Charlotte High School, Lemon Bay High School vs. Port Charlotte High School, Port Charlotte High School vs. Charlotte High School
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