Enrollment
356
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Punta Gorda, FL
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Federal NCES profile for Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024007659Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Punta Gorda · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Punta Gorda, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024007659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+82% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Punta Gorda, Florida, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 82% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 92 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students) and Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students) alongside Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School compares
Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 82% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 85% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 8.1%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~356 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
How many students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Punta Gorda, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 32.4:1, which is 82% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
7.8% of students at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The largest demographic group at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Punta Gorda, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank among public schools in Punta Gorda?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks #1 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School a good school?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. 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 Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.
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