CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL

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1,994 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charlotte High School, located in Punta Gorda, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the Charlotte County Public Schools district. As the oldest high school in the county, the institution is deeply rooted in local history and maintains a strong sense of community pride. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and diverse Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that provide students with hands-on vocational training.

Beyond the classroom, Charlotte High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, student-led clubs, and fine arts initiatives that encourage student engagement and personal development. By fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their communities after graduation.

1,994

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,312
Hispanic	345
Black	184
Asian	31
Two or More	112
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,312 (65.8 %)
Hispanic
345 (17.3 %)
Black
184 (9.2 %)
Two or More
112 (5.6 %)
Asian
31 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)575-5450
Website:	http://chs.yourcharlotteschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	609
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 534

Grade 10 517

Grade 11 502

Grade 12 441