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CHARLOTTE

Florida · Public School District
25
Schools
16,834
Students
$13,776
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
44.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
90.1%
Graduation Rate
+3.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CHARLOTTE is a public school district in Florida serving 16,834 students across 25 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 90.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,776 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (25)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
L. A. AINGER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08720
MURDOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08577
PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08877
PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,120
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,994
CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE09–121
FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOLCharter09–12344
LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,360
PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,649
THE ACADEMY06–12257
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BABCOCK NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLCharterKG–11789
BAKER/HEAD STARTPK–PK158
CHARLOTTE HARBOR SCHOOLPK–12127
CHARLOTTE VIRTUAL FRANCHISEKG–12104
CHARLOTTE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,776Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
16%
68%
State
16.4%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal
15.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (68%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
25
Schools
16,834
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.1%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.1% graduation rate — 3.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 25 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CHARLOTTE?
CHARLOTTE has 25 public schools, serving a total of 16,834 students.
What is the graduation rate for CHARLOTTE?
The graduation rate is 90.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CHARLOTTE spend per student?
CHARLOTTE spends $13,776 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CHARLOTTE?
45% of students in CHARLOTTE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CHARLOTTE?
Yes — 2 of the 25 schools in CHARLOTTE are charter schools.
What grade levels does CHARLOTTE serve?
CHARLOTTE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CHARLOTTE?
The median opportunity score across schools in CHARLOTTE is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.