Enrollment
1,730
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024002122
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Charlotte High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte High School is a large high school in Port Charlotte, Florida, enrolling 1,730 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 28% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,730 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #170.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% 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: 368 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,730 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students) and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students) alongside Port 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 Port Charlotte High School compares
Port 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte, which includes Port 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 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
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~1,730 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (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 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.
Is Port Charlotte High School a good school?
Port Charlotte High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 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.
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