For the 2024-25 school year, there are 261 charter public high schools serving 130,920 students in Florida.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Florida are Seaside Neighborhood School, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Florida charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is City/pembroke Pines Charter High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Florida (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Grades: 5-12
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
State College Of Fla Collegiate School-venice
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8000 S Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-1430
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
True North Classical Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9393 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Grades: 10-12
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #99.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #1010.
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #1111.
Doral Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,003 students
Rank: #1212.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Grades: 6-12
| 492 students
Rank: #1414.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1515.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #1616.
Mason Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3073 S Horseshoe Dr Ste 104
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 227-2838
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 227-2838
Grades: K-12
| 1,429 students
Rank: #1717.
Villages Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Tatonka Terrace
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 3,473 students
Rank: #1818.
Belmont Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1476 Sw Walter Ave
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Lake City, FL 32024
(386) 487-0487
Grades: PK-12
| 759 students
Rank: #1919.
Clark Advanced Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 419-5751
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 419-5751
Grades: 10-12
| 249 students
Rank: #2020.
Florida State University School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #2121.
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Rank: #2222.
International Studies Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #2323.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #2424.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-10
| 623 students
Rank: #2525.
Bell Creek Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #2626.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Grades: 9-10
| 16 students
Rank: #2727.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Grades: PK-12
| 770 students
Rank: #2828.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #2929.
St. Johns Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Canova Rd
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904) 458-8240
Grades: PK-12
| 845 students
Rank: #3030.
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15250 Sw Eighth St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Grades: 6-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #3131.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #3232.
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6162 Minton Rd Nw
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Palm Bay, FL 32907
(321) 802-9500
Grades: K-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #3333.
City/pembroke Pines Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17189 Sheridan St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
(954) 538-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 2,115 students
Rank: #3434.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
Rank: #3535.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Florida?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Florida include Seaside Neighborhood School, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School and Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy.
How many charter public high schools are located in Florida?
261 charter public high schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida charter public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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