Serving 1,213 students in grades 6-12, Sarasota Military Academy 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Sarasota Military Academy's student population of 1,213 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Sarasota Military Academy 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 Sarasota Military Academy is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2054 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
41%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Sarasota Military Academy is ranked #2054 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sarasota Military Academy often compared to?
Sarasota Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sarasota Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Sarasota Military Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sarasota Military Academy?
1,213 students attend Sarasota Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sarasota Military Academy students are White, 41% 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 Military Academy?
Sarasota Military Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota Military Academy offer ?
Sarasota Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sarasota Military Academy part of?
Sarasota Military Academy is part of Sarasota School District.
In what neighborhood is Sarasota Military Academy located?
Sarasota Military Academy is located in the Rosemary District neighborhood of Sarasota, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Rosemary District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 9/12/2012Great college prep school. Staff is knowledgeable on their fields and always willing to speak to parents. Headmaster Kennedy is always available and interacts with students on a daily basis.Review Sarasota Military Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Great college prep school. Staff is knowledgeable on their fields and always willing to speak to parents. Headmaster Kennedy is always available and interacts with students on a daily basis.
Review Sarasota Military Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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