Sarasota High School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

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Sarasota High School

2155 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34239

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Top 50%

Serving 2,509 students in grades 9-12, Sarasota High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
: Top 50%
: 54% (Top 50%)
: 53% (Top 50%)
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

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Sarasota High School's student population of 2,509 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,509 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

124 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Sarasota High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Sarasota High School by grade.

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Sarasota High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sarasota High School is 0.59, 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)

#1527 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Sarasota High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

54%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sarasota 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.

53%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sarasota 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.

65%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sarasota 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

20:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sarasota 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

Asian

Hispanic

31%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sarasota High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

21%

White

56%

35%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sarasota 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

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.59

0.70

This chart displays the diversity score of Sarasota High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

86%

87%

This chart displays graduation rate of Sarasota High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

35%

47%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Sarasota School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sarasota High School's ranking?

Sarasota High School is ranked #1527 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Sarasota High School often compared to?

Sarasota High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview High School, Booker High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sarasota High School?

The graduation rate of Sarasota High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.

How many students attend Sarasota High School?

2,509 students attend Sarasota High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Sarasota High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota High School?

Sarasota High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sarasota High School offer ?

Sarasota High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Sarasota High School part of?

Sarasota High School is part of Sarasota School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: 86% (Btm 50%)
: Top 50%
: 54% (Top 50%)
: 53% (Top 50%)
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education