For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,044 students in Port Charlotte, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Port Charlotte, FL are Charlotte Virtual Franchise, Port Charlotte High School and The Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Charlotte, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Port Charlotte have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Port Charlotte, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charlotte Virtual Franchise, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Port Charlotte, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Port Charlotte High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18200 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7485
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #33.
The Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18300 Cochran Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7555
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
1445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-0808
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Port Charlotte, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charlotte County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
81445 Education Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16529 Joppa Avenue
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 625-0080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1441 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7430
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Port Charlotte, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Port Charlotte, FL include Charlotte Virtual Franchise, Port Charlotte High School and The Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Port Charlotte?
5 public high schools are located in Port Charlotte.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Charlotte?
Port Charlotte public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Port Charlotte are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Port Charlotte include: Charlotte Technical College vs. Port Charlotte High School
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