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Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School

The exterior of the Florida South Western Collegiate High school building with a covered entrance, palm trees, and American and Florida flags.As the first collegiate high school in Southwest Florida and the state's only collegiate high school to incorporate ninth graders when it opened its doors in August of 2009, Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School is located on the Charlotte Campus of Florida SouthWestern State College. FSWC-Charlotte is designed to provide students of all ability levels an opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. FSWC-Charlotte students enjoy a college environment along with a vast array of resources provided by FSW while also maintaining the traditional elements of high school life.

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Babcock Neighborhood School

The exterior of Babcock Neighborhood School, featuring a red brick facade, a covered entrance, and a large window.Babcock Neighborhood School Charter Application

Executive Director: Shannon Treece

BNS Principal: Heather Tack

BHS Principal: Amanda Sanford

 

Babcock Neighborhood School (BNS) and Babcock High School (BHS) are innovative public charter schools serving students from Kindergarten through grade 12. Open to all students, with a preference for Charlotte County and Babcock Ranch residents, these schools provide a unique educational option for families seeking meaningful, real-world learning experiences.

Located in Babcock Ranch - the nation's first solar-powered town - BNS and BHS offer an education grounded in the greenSTEAM model, which integrates science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. The schools’ place-based approach immerses students in the local environment, encouraging them to explore and engage with the world around them. At Babcock, learning goes beyond the classroom. Project-Based Learning (PBL)  gives students hands-on opportunities to solve real-world problems and connect their education to meaningful, practical applications. While following public-based educational standards, students are expected to go beyond and demonstrate a mastery of subjects developing the critical thinking, creative, and collaboration skills needed to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world.

BHS expands opportunities for high school students through rigorous academic programs and career-focused pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment partnerships with FGCU, FSW, and Charlotte Technical College, and the AICE Diploma program. These programs prepare students for both college and career, ensuring they graduate with the tools to thrive in their future endeavors.

 

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