Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
26300 Airport Rd,  Punta Gorda, FL
4.1
4.5
355 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Michelle Wier
Student Teacher Ratio
32:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
32:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
28
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
373:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%
White
66.6%
Hispanic
16.9%
Black
7.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best Charter HS in Florida
#27 Best Public HS Teachers in Florida
#37 Best Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Florida 235 Students
University of South Florida 235 Students
University of Central Florida 208 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 197 Students
Florida State University 188 Students
University of Miami 109 Students
Florida International University 100 Students
Florida Atlantic University 86 Students
University of North Florida 83 Students
Florida SouthWestern State College 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 53 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Business 43 Students
Biology 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Criminology 19 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 187 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/31/2025
FSW is a total hit or miss. I've had some really cool professors who make learning really fun but i've also had professors who made me want to quit and never do school again. The school is honestly kind of dead. If it wasn't for the high schoolers who dual enroll I don't think there would be any reason for this college to stay running. For free college, I am grateful but can't wait to go to a college that actually has active clubs, sports, etc. Now I do know that the other FSW campuses are a bit more lively but the Charlotte Campus needs a refresh if they want to become a college that students actually want to come to.
5.0 Junior
1/20/2025
FSWCHS provides students with all the resources they could possibly need in order to prepare for the college lifestyles. Offering of dual enrollment to a joint campus has greatly influenced my education for the better.
4.0 Alum
6/7/2024
Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School is an accelerated program that provides students with the opportunity to earn their AA degree before they graduate from high school. I felt very prepared for college after going through this program, as I had experience registering for and taking college classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 6 Reviews
5.0 student
3/2/2016
This school is awesome. I have been extremely challenged in my time here. The staff is awesome. Many talented teachers work here. The principle works tirelessly to create an atmosphere in which all students are comfortable learn. Teachers do try to help struggling students, but in the end all studen...
5.0 parent
12/1/2014
I love this school, staff is responsive (via e-mail); however, it is important to note that this school is extremely challenging. My son has 4 or more hours of homework each night. I know other parents whose children spend much more than that. This school is for children who are willing to go the ex...
5.0 parent
4/24/2014
Edison Collegiate High School is a unique school that offers students in the community the opportunity to earn an AA degree simultaneously while earning credits for a high school diploma. Yes, in order to gain admission into the school, one must enter into a lottery. Awful! No standards! ECHS allows...
5.0 student
11/5/2013
Edison is awesome, it has so many doors of opportunity. In first graduating class 65% of them graduated with their AA. That being said the teachers are awesome, and if you work hard it all pays off in the long run.

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Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Punta Gorda, FL and is served by the Charlotte County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 32:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $323,691. Discover additional schools in the area, like Imagine School at North Port, Charlotte High School, Compass Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Punta Gorda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School.

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