Charlotte High School vs Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlotte High School
Punta Gorda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,872 students
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Punta Gorda · Charter high · Grades 9–12
356 students
| Measure | Charlotte High School Punta Gorda, Florida | Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School Punta Gorda, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #239 of 576 | #18 of 576 |
| National rank | #7085 of 16,910 | #1091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,872 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 1,872 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 8.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 44.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 92% |
| city | Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 54.8).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 55%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 51%).
- •Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 36.5%).
- •Charlotte High School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 44.5).
- •Charlotte High School is the larger school with 1,872 students compared with 356.
- •Charlotte High School 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 Charlotte High School better than Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School ranks higher (81.2 vs 54.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charlotte High School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlotte High School: 1,872. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlotte High School and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Charlotte High School is 239th of 576 and Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is 18th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).