For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 16,834 students in Charlotte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Charlotte School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
25 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
16,834 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
936 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Charlotte School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
# American Indian Students
28 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
268 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,923 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
37%
# Black Students
1,386 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
8%
21%
# White Students
11,189 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
67%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
43 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
997 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
389
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
1,110
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,186
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,173
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,267
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,153
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,178
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,162
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,202
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,230
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,546
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,482
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,455
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,301
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,297 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,899 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,297
$11,974
Spending / Student
$11,899
$11,627
Best Charlotte School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #33.
Vineland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Boundary Blvd
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Deep Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26900 Harbor View Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Atwater St
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Kingsway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Lake View Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #99.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Grades: K-11
| 789 students
Rank: #1010.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22100 Breezeswept Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #1111.
L. A. Ainger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
Rank: #1212.
Myakka River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12650 Willmington Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #1313.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
Rank: #1414.
Port Charlotte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #1515.
Punta Gorda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #1616.
Peace River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4070 Beaver Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1717.
Murdock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1818.
Lemon Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #1919.
Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
Rank: #2020.
Port Charlotte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | 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
| 1,649 students
Rank: #2121.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #2222.
The Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #2323.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baker/head Start
Magnet School
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Grades: PK
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District manages 25 public schools serving 16,834 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District is ranked #29 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte School District?
67% of Charlotte School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Charlotte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,899 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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