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Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

73^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 91% of Florida high schools

Summary

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a public charter high school in Punta Gorda, Florida, serving 355 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Charlotte District, which is ranked 27th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School consistently outperforms the surrounding schools and the state of Florida in academic test scores. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 88% of the school's students were proficient or better in EOC/Biology 1, compared to 70% in the Charlotte District and 71% statewide. The school also had a 93% proficiency rate in EOC/US History, while the district and state averages were both 70%. Additionally, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 85.9% to 100% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the district and state averages.

Despite being located just 1.18 miles away from Charlotte High School, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School significantly outperforms its neighbor in academic metrics. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $6,711 to $8,350 per student, and its status as a public charter may be contributing factors to its academic success. The school's ability to attract and retain high-quality teachers, as well as its focus on college-preparatory curriculum, may also play a role in its strong performance.

356

Students ?

44.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,087

Per pupil spending ?

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950

(941) 637-5673

District: Charlotte

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

Hispanic:

16.6%

African American:

8.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2014 → 91st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Florida high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2014

!Large classes — about 44 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

73^rd of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Charlotte

27^th of 67Charlotte among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	80.3	73 of 844	91.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.2	44 of 807	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.6	36 of 792	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.3	30 of 774	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	27 of 746	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	90.9	16 of 734	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.4	33 of 716	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	90.3	19 of 714	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	88.0	27 of 693	96.1%	★★★★★
2014	91.0	25 of 687	96.4%	★★★★★
2013	86.1	40 of 648	93.8%	★★★★★
2012	90.4	17 of 606	97.2%	★★★★★
2011	97.1	13 of 622	97.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History93%+22 vs state

Biology 188%+17 vs state

English Language Arts81%+24 vs state

Geometry80%+25 vs state

Algebra 168%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)	Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	26300 Airport Rd	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 637-5673	356	8	44.5	8.1%	232 (65.2%)	29 (8.1%)	59 (16.6%)	19 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.2%)	80.3	73^rd of 844 public high schools	91.4%		86.2	44^th of 807 public high schools	94.5%	29		76.0	87.0			68.0	80.0	88.0	93.0	$9,087	$01	$9,086
Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	1250 Cooper St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5450	1,872	91	20.5	36.5%	1,157 (61.8%)	176 (9.4%)	404 (21.6%)	30 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	97 (5.2%)	44.3	407^th of 844 public high schools	51.8%		44.4	374^th of 807 public high schools	53.7%	33		56.0	51.0			36.0	48.0	70.0	67.0	$11,590	$310	$11,281
Charlotte Technical College	Public	9-12	18150 Murdock Cir	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7500	12	18	.6		8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
The Academy	Public	6-12	18300 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7555	298	18	16.5	58.1%	186 (62.4%)	23 (7.7%)	65 (21.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.7%)	6.3	724^th of 844 public high schools	14.2%		7.7	686^th of 807 public high schools	15.0%	38	11.0	23.0	10.0	0.0	38.0	17.0	28.0	27.0	26.0	$23,932	$1,275	$22,657
Port Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	18200 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7485	1,730	82	21.0	43.0%	880 (50.9%)	233 (13.5%)	448 (25.9%)	37 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	124 (7.2%)	31.7	567^th of 844 public high schools	32.8%		35.5	468^th of 807 public high schools	42.0%	99		45.0	41.0			22.0	40.0	64.0	68.0	$11,699	$259	$11,441
Island Coast High School	Public	9-12	2125 De Navarra Pkwy	Cape Coral	33909	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 458-0362	1,477	62	23.8	51.0%	440 (29.8%)	163 (11.0%)	794 (53.8%)	15 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (4.1%)	13.7	689^th of 844 public high schools	18.4%		16.3	653^rd of 807 public high schools	19.1%	36		32.0	39.0			21.0	17.0	36.0	38.0	$9,726	$1,070	$8,656
North Port High School	Public	9-12	6400 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 423-8558	2,557	125	20.4	51.5%	1,561 (61.0%)	243 (9.5%)	527 (20.6%)	59 (2.3%)	5 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	157 (6.1%)	41.1	450^th of 844 public high schools	46.7%		44.5	372^nd of 807 public high schools	53.9%	78		53.0	47.0			32.0	48.0	66.0	71.0	$12,704	$376	$12,328
Mariner High School	Public	9-12	701 Chiquita Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 772-3324	1,865	79	23.6	39.7%	688 (36.9%)	106 (5.7%)	982 (52.7%)	24 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (3.3%)	27.7	610^th of 844 public high schools	27.7%		27.5	568^th of 807 public high schools	29.6%	42		47.0	47.0			8.0	40.0	52.0	52.0	$9,439	$529	$8,909
Cape Coral Technical College	Public	9-12	360 Santa Barbara Blvd N	Cape Coral	33993	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 574-4440	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Fort Myers High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 Orange Grove Blvd	North Fort Myers	33903	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 995-2117	1,938	86	22.5	32.9%	1,041 (53.7%)	114 (5.9%)	661 (34.1%)	42 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (4.0%)	56.7	246^th of 844 public high schools	70.9%		59.6	214^th of 807 public high schools	73.5%	32		66.0	68.0			22.0	57.0	71.0	77.0	$9,935	$706	$9,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

What is the racial makeup of Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?

Students at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School are 65% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 356 students attended Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School.

Is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School a good school?

Yes. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks in the top 8.6% of Florida high schools.

What district is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School in?

Charlotte

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