PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL

18200 COCHRAN BLVD
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948

1,730 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Port Charlotte High School, located at 18200 Cochran Blvd in Port Charlotte, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Charlotte County Public Schools district. As a comprehensive high school, it provides a diverse academic curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a sense of community and school pride, deeply rooted in its local identity as a key pillar of the Port Charlotte area.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Port Charlotte High School supports a robust environment for extracurricular engagement, including a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. By focusing on both intellectual growth and personal development, the school strives to create a supportive climate that encourages student leadership and civic responsibility. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, district policies, or upcoming school events, the school maintains an active presence through its official website at http://yourcharlotteschools.net/pchs.

1,730

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	880
Hispanic	448
Black	233
Asian	37
Two or More	124
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
880 (50.9%)
Hispanic
448 (25.9%)
Black
233 (13.5%)
Two or More
124 (7.2%)
Asian
37 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CHARLOTTE
Phone:	(941)255-7485
Website:	http://yourcharlotteschools.net/pchs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	664
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 440

Grade 10 412

Grade 11 472

Grade 12 406