For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,254 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 47% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Punta Gorda have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Punta Gorda, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Punta Gorda, FL (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Punta Gorda, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Babcock High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Grades: 9-10
| 68 students
Compass Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2208 Castillo Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 634-5535
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Crossroads Hope Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Crossroads Wilderness Institute High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
45991 Bermont Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5790
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2208 Castilla Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-5535
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (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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