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Booker High School

3201 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12, Booker High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Booker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Booker High School's student population of 1,309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Booker High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2500 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Booker High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Booker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Booker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Booker High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Booker High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Booker High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Booker High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Booker High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Booker High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Booker High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Booker High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Booker High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Booker High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Booker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Booker High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker High School's ranking?
Booker High School is ranked #2500 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Booker High School often compared to?
Booker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarasota High School, Riverview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker High School?
The graduation rate of Booker High School is 81%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Booker High School?
1,309 students attend Booker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Booker High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker High School?
Booker High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker High School offer ?
Booker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Booker High School part of?
Booker High School is part of Sarasota School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker High School located?
Booker High School is located in the Newtown neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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