For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 16,932 students in Charlotte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
51爆料s in Charlotte School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
26 Schools
4,290 Schools
# Students
16,932 Students
2,874,702 Students
# Teachers
961 Teachers
155,474 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Charlotte School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
# American Indian Students
29 Students
7,133 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
302 Students
82,760 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,139 Students
1,068,494 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
37%
# Black Students
1,405 Students
600,830 Students
% Black Students
8%
21%
# White Students
10,995 Students
989,595 Students
% White Students
65%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
58 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,004 Students
120,924 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
435
65,578
# Students in K Grade:
1,046
196,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,172
205,087
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,163
211,726
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,231
218,080
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,221
214,474
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,160
205,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,192
211,357
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,176
223,611
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,218
218,800
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,470
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,587
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,407
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,454
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,220 is higher than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,830 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$224 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,220
$11,949
Spending / Student
$11,830
$11,603
Best Charlotte School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Sallie Jones Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Boundary Blvd
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 743-0188
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Deep Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26900 Harbor View Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 255-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 767 students
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 575-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Atwater St
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 255-7515
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #77.
Kingsway Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7590
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #88.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Lake View Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
Babcock Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(239) 567-3043
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
Rank: #1010.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22100 Breezeswept Ave
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #1111.
L. A. Ainger Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Rotonda West, FL 33947
(941) 625-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1212.
Myakka River Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12650 Willmington Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Port Charlotte, FL 33981
(941) 624-4338
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1313.
Babcock High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43301 Cypress Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941) 235-6903
Grades: 9-10
| 68 students
Rank: #1414.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1515.
Port Charlotte Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7460
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #1616.
Punta Gorda Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #1717.
Peace River Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4070 Beaver Ln
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941) 255-7622
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1818.
Murdock Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7525
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1919.
Lemon Bay High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 629-4552
Grades: 9-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #2020.
Charlotte High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #2121.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #2222.
Charlotte Harbor School
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22450 Hancock Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941) 255-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #2323.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #2424.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 575-5470
Grades: PK
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District manages 26 public schools serving 16,932 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District is ranked #29 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte School District?
65% of Charlotte School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Charlotte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,830 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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