- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024007659Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Punta Gorda · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 120024007659 · Punta Gorda, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
356 enr · 32.4:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
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
- This school 356
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
356 students
What this shows Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School compares
Florida Southwestern Collegiate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,730
- 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
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.