Port Charlotte High School is a public comprehensive U.S. high school located in Port Charlotte, Florida and is located adjacent to Charlotte Technical College. The school opened in 1981, graduated its first class in 1984, its mascot is the pirate, and the school motto is "Yes, I am a Pirate."
Serving 1,730 students in grades 9-12, Port Charlotte High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Charlotte High School's student population of 1,730 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,730 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
School Rankings
Port Charlotte High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Charlotte High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2360 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
38%
Black
14%
21%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charlotte School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Charlotte High School's ranking?
Port Charlotte High School is ranked #2360 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Port Charlotte High School often compared to?
Port Charlotte High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte High School, Lemon Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Charlotte High School?
The graduation rate of Port Charlotte High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port Charlotte High School?
1,730 students attend Port Charlotte High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Port Charlotte High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Charlotte High School?
Port Charlotte High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Port Charlotte High School offer ?
Port Charlotte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Charlotte High School part of?
Port Charlotte High School is part of Charlotte School District.
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