- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Charlotte, FL
The Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024008540
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Port Charlotte · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy ranks #9 of 9 schools in Port Charlotte, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120024008540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
The Academy grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 120024008540 · Port Charlotte, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 18.6:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
The Academy grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Academy 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 298
The Academy
298 students
What this shows The Academy reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy compares
The Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
98.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, The Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy'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 other 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Academy
How many students attend The Academy?
The Academy has 298 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Port Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy?
62.6% of students at The Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Academy is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Port Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy?
The Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 The Academy rank among schools in Port Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy ranks #9 of 9 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 schools in Port Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides The Academy, 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.