National Register of Historic Places

Charlotte High School

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida
Listed
December 12, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001796

About this property

Charlotte High School is a historic public high school in Punta Gorda, Florida, United States, serving ninth to twelfth grade students. The school is part of the Charlotte County Public Schools district, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes. Established in 1926, Charlotte High is located at 1250 Cooper Street. The school carries the slogan of "Charlotte County's First and Finest" since it remained the only high school in Charlotte County for many years until its top rival schools, Port Charlotte High School and Lemon Bay High School, were built. With 1,596 students, Charlotte High School is the largest high school in Charlotte County by student population. On December 12, 1990, its main three-story building was added to the United States' National Register of Historic Places. Several structures on the campus including the main building were destroyed by Hurricane Charley in 2004, causing Charlotte High School to need to be rebuilt, however the façade of the main building was preserved. The second phase of the school's rebuild opened in August 2009, housing all 9th and 10th graders in their academies. In January 2010, the 11th and 12th grade students moved into their academy in the existing renovated 2-story building. In August 2010, the remaining elective classes found their home on the fully complete Charlotte High School campus.

Location

1250 Cooper St.
Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida
26.92701, -82.03895

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

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When was Charlotte High School listed on the National Register?

Charlotte High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Charlotte High School?

Charlotte High School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Charlotte High School?

The period of significance for Charlotte High School is recorded as the industrial era.

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