Excellent
#732 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 19% in state
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
High School · Charlotte · Punta Gorda, FL
A Charlotte charter high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26300 AIRPORT RD, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
- Math 77% proficient (2021)
- Reading 86% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,484
Median home value
$393,500
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,976 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Harbor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
| Lemon Bay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #4 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is listed in CHARLOTTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a public high school in Punta Gorda, FL, part of Charlotte, serving approximately 355 students in grades 9th-12th with a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
What grades does Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School serve?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 32.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank in FL?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks #732 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School a charter school?
Yes, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School a Title I school?
No, Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
16.1% of students at Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Charlotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (941) 637-5673
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33950)
- 24,492
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 64.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33950; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Florida 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, Miami & Tampa for Families Exploring School Choicebest schools
- Best Schools in Jacksonville, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Miami, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in Orlando, FL — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.