- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Charlotte, FL
Port Charlotte High School
Federal NCES profile for Port Charlotte High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024002122
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Charlotte High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Charlotte High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Charlotte High School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024002122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Port Charlotte High School held near 1,659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120024002122 · Port Charlotte, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,730 enr · 22.8:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Port Charlotte High School held near 1,659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Port Charlotte High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- This school
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 Port Charlotte High School reports 1,730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Charlotte High School compares
Port 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,730 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,730
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Port Charlotte High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Port Charlotte High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Similar size | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port 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 (~1,730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Port Charlotte High School
How many students attend Port Charlotte High School?
Port Charlotte High School has 1,730 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,649 (2022-23) → 1,659 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Charlotte High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Charlotte High School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Charlotte High School?
43.2% of students at Port Charlotte High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Charlotte High School?
The largest demographic group at Port Charlotte High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Charlotte High School?
Port Charlotte High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Port Charlotte High School rank among public schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Charlotte High School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Port Charlotte High School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 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.