Public schools in Punta Gorda, FL
6 open public schools with an address in Punta Gorda, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,939
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Punta Gorda public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Punta Gorda, FL: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,939 students, an average of 823 per school. The largest campus is Charlotte High School (1,872 students), and the largest elementary school is East Elementary School (814).
Every listed school belongs to Charlotte. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Punta Gorda
Elementary schools in Punta Gorda
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School Charlotte | PK–05 | 814 | 16.6:1 | |
| Sallie Jones Elementary School Charlotte | PK–05 | 634 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in Punta Gorda
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda Middle School Charlotte | 06–08 | 1,098 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Punta Gorda
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School Charlotte | 09–12 | 1,872 | 20.6:1 | |
| Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School Charlotte · Charter | 09–12 | 356 | 44.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Punta Gorda
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker/Head Start Charlotte | PK–PK | 165 | 82.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.8%
- Hispanic18.8%
- Black8.2%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Punta Gorda schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,939 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Punta Gorda
How many public schools are in Punta Gorda, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Punta Gorda: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,939 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Punta Gorda?
All listed public schools with an address in Punta Gorda belong to Charlotte. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Punta Gorda?
Charlotte High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Punta Gorda, with 1,872 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Punta Gorda?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Punta Gorda are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Punta Gorda schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Punta Gorda public schools is 20:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Punta Gorda guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities