Baker/Head Start vs Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker/Head Start
Punta Gorda · Public other · Grades PK–PK
165 students
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Punta Gorda · Charter high · Grades 9–12
356 students
| Measure | Baker/Head Start Punta Gorda, Florida | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School Punta Gorda, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #18 of 576 |
| National rank | – | #1091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 165 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 82.5 | 44.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 77%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on students per teacher (44.5 vs 82.5).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 165.
- •Baker/Head Start is a public school while Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baker/Head Start better than Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baker/Head Start and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker/Head Start: 165. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker/Head Start and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Baker/Head Start is unranked and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 18th of 576 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).