SARASOTA

Florida · Public School District

Schools

45,077

Students

$14,758

Per-Pupil Spend

≈ nat'l avg

47.9%

Free Lunch Rate

≈ nat'l avg

90.3%

Graduation Rate

+3.8pp vs nat'l

District Overview

SARASOTA is a public school district in Florida serving 45,077 students across 62 schools. It includes 30 elementary, 11 middle, 11 high schools, among them 13 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 90.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,758 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (62)

Elementary Schools30 schools

School	Grades	Students
ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	476
ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,046
ATWATER ELEMENTARY	PK–05	802
BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS	KG–05	582
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	573
CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	785
DREAMERS ACADEMYCharter	KG–05	291
EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	468
ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	587
FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	775
GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	513
GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	716
GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	644
GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	655
IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCHCharter	PK–08	461
ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOLCharter	KG–08	577
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	691
LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	1,073
LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL	PK–08	1,411
PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	731
SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTSCharter	KG–08	171
SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMYCharter	KG–08	836
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	687
SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIESCharter	KG–05	142
TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	834
TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	901
TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	799
TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	665
VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	608
WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	460

Middle Schools11 schools

School	Grades	Students
BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	950
BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	745
HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	902
MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	851
SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,278
SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS/SCIENCESCharter	06–08	746
SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOODCharter	06–08	325
SKY ACADEMY VENICECharter	06–08	261
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMYCharter	06–08	308
VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	761
WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	978

High Schools11 schools

School	Grades	Students
BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,309
NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,562
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,597
SARASOTA COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMIES	09–12	109
SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,528
SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMYCharter	06–12	1,213
STATE COLLEGE OF FLA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL-VENICECharter	09–12	164
SUNCOAST POLYTECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	585
SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE	12–12	0
TRIAD	06–12	116
VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,584

Other Schools10 schools

School	Grades	Students
CHILDREN FIRST	PK–PK	20
COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES I	PK–PK	8
ESE SPECIAL PROGRAMS	PK–12	7
IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORTCharter	KG–12	1,189
OAK PARK SCHOOL	KG–12	239
PINE VIEW SCHOOL	02–12	1,689
PINNACLE ACADEMY INC.	PK–PK	0
SARASOTA VIRTUAL ACADEMY (VIRTUAL FRANCHISE)	KG–12	0
SARASOTA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	87
THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT	PK–PK	6

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,758Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

77%

State

11.5%

Local (property tax)

77.1%

Federal

11.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (77%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

45,077

Students

48%

Free Lunch

$15K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate90.3%

Opportunity Score44/100

StateFlorida →

School Rankings

Best Elementary Schools Best Middle Schools Best High Schools

Strengths & Considerations

Strong graduation outcomes

90.3% graduation rate — 3.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.

Range of school options

With 62 schools including 13 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SARASOTA?

SARASOTA has 62 public schools, serving a total of 45,077 students.

What is the graduation rate for SARASOTA?

The graduation rate is 90.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does SARASOTA spend per student?

SARASOTA spends $14,758 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SARASOTA?

48% of students in SARASOTA qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in SARASOTA?

Yes — 13 of the 62 schools in SARASOTA are charter schools.

What grade levels does SARASOTA serve?

SARASOTA serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for SARASOTA?

The median opportunity score across schools in SARASOTA is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.