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Charlotte County Economic Development - Education

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Education

 
 
 

Charlotte County high schools participate in a dual enrollment program with Edison College, Manatee Community College, and Charlotte Technical Center.
 
The "High Schools That Work" concept is embraced in our high schools with the involvement of Tech Prep and School-to-Career.

The School-to-Career plan was approved with an educational direction for students through a five-year plan.  This plan incorporates the district's mission, beliefs, strategic objective, and key strategies to be accomplished.
 
 
 

Primary and Secondary Schools

 
Public
Private
High Schools
3
6
Middle Schools
4
9
Elementary Schools
11
11
Centers & Technical Schools
4
0
Students
17,402
1,572
 
 
 
Faculty in Public Schools
Teachers
1,127
Average Years of Experience
14.05
Percent of Teachers with Advanced Degrees
47.56%
 
FCAT Score

2005/2006

Charlotte

County
Points Earned

431
Overall Rank in State

9
 
 
Test Scores

2004/2005

Charlotte

County

 Florida
SAT – Mean Score

997

994
ACT – Composite Score

20.9

20.4
 
 
 
Graduation Rates
2003/04
Charlotte County
80.3%
Florida
71.6%
 
Source: Florida Department of Education
 
 
 
There are several area colleges, universities and technical centers in Southwest Florida.  Listed below are those schools located within a 60 minute drive of Charlotte County.

School

Degrees/Certificates
Offered
Charlotte Technical Center
18300 Toledo Blade Blvd.
Pt. Charlotte, FL 33948-3399
(941) 255-7500		 Vocational/Technical
Edison College
 26300 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5600

AA, AS, BS in Education Biology and Mathematics 6-12, BAS in Public Safety Management

 
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 Florida Gulf Coast Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565
(239) 590-1000 (800)590-3428

BA, BS, MA, MS,

MBA, MPA

Goshen College

3205 Southgate Circle

Sarasota, FL  34239

(888) 274-2174

 Degree Completion Program, Technical, Certificate
IMPAC University
900 West Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
941-639-6677		 MS, MBA

Keiser College

6151 Lake Osprey Drive

Sarasota, FL  34240

(941) 907-3900

 AA, AS, AB

Manatee Community College

8000 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
(941) 408-1300

 AS
New College
 5700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243 
(941) 359-4200		 BA

Ringling School of Art and Design

2700 North Tamiami Trail

Sarasota, FL  34234

(941) 351-5100 (800) 255-7695

Bachelor of Fine Arts

 

Argosy University

5250 17th Street

Sarasota, FL  34235

(941) 379-0404

 Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Professional, Specialists
 
 
Distance Learning
The area colleges and universities listed below offer Distance Learning Programs.  To get more information about the schools program, you can click on the link provided or call the person/department listed.

 

Edison College

Distance Learning Dept.

(800) 749-2ECC

Florida Gulf Coast University

Office of Distance Teaching
& Learning

(941) 590-7082

Manatee Community College

Student Services

(941) 426-0611

Keiser College

(866) 534-7371

IMPAC University

Toby Cookingham

(941) 639-7512

Argosy University

Distance Learning

(800)  331-5995
 
 
 
Technology Resources
The following sources in Charlotte County offer computer classes or make computers available to the public:

Cultural Center of Charlotte County

2280 Aaron Street

Port Charlotte, FL

(941) 625-4175

Murdock Public Library

18400 Murdock Circle

Port Charlotte

(941) 743-1462

Edison Community College

26300 Airport Road

Punta Gorda, FL

(941) 637-5600

Port Charlotte Public Library

2280 Aaron Street

Port Charlotte

(941) 625-6470

Englewood-Charlotte Public Library

3450 McCall Road

Englewood

(941) 474-1881

Punta Gorda Public Library

424 W. Henry Street

Punta Gorda, FL

(941) 639-2049
 

Florida Gulf Coast University, Edison College and Charlotte Technical School offer various learning opportunities in Charlotte County.

FGCU Current Course Schedule
Edison College Current Course Schedule
Charlotte Technical School Current Course Schedule
 
 For area businesses, additional customized employee training available with our local education and training partners.
 
 
 
If you have a specific course or class you are interested in, go to the Alliance of Educational Leaders web site.

The site has helpful information on some of the area colleges and universities.
 
 
 
% of Population
with a College Degree:
Graduate or
professional degree
6.7
Bachelor's degree
10.9
Associate degree
5.9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
         
18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502 • Port Charlotte, FL 33948 • 941/627-3023 • FAX 941/627-6314

Charlotte County Economic Development Office

18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502

Port Charlotte, FL  33948

(941) 627-3023 ● (800) 729-5836

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