Enrollment
1,872
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Punta Gorda, FL
Charlotte High School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024000296
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Punta Gorda · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Punta Gorda, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte High School
Charlotte High School is a large high school in Punta Gorda, Florida, enrolling 1,872 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,872 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 576 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,872 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Charlotte also operates Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students) and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students) alongside Charlotte High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charlotte High School compares
Charlotte High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,872 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,872
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
317
in-school suspensions + 259 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Charlotte High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Charlotte High School.
$11,716
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 16.4%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charlotte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,872 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte High School
How many students attend Charlotte High School?
Charlotte High School has 1,872 students enrolled. It is a high school in Punta Gorda, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte High School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte High School?
40.4% of students at Charlotte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte High School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte High School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Punta Gorda, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte High School?
Charlotte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlotte High School rank among public schools in Punta Gorda?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Punta Gorda, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Punta Gorda on the city page.
Is Charlotte High School a good school?
Charlotte High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Charlotte High School, Charlotte also operates Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students), and Punta Gorda Middle School (1,098 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.
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