Best Punta Gorda Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,411 students in Punta Gorda, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Punta Gorda, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock Neighborhood School and Charlotte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Punta Gorda, 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 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Punta Gorda, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, with ≥95% 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 Punta Gorda, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26300 Airport Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Gr: K-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Punta Gorda, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Punta Gorda, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Babcock Neighborhood School and Charlotte High School.
How many public high schools are located in Punta Gorda?
4 public high schools are located in Punta Gorda.
What is the racial composition of students in Punta Gorda?
Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Punta Gorda include: Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School vs. Charlotte High School

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