- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024000296
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Charlotte High School held near 1,976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120024000296 · Punta Gorda, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,872 enr · 21.8:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students)
Charlotte High School held near 1,976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charlotte High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Middle School
858 students
What this shows Charlotte High School reports 1,872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte High School compares
Charlotte High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,343
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,872 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,994 (2022-23) → 1,976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.