Sarasota High School
#195 of 576 high schools in Florida
#6052 of 16,910 nationally
About Sarasota High School
Sarasota High School is a public high located in Sarasota, in the Sarasota school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,359 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 195th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,359.
There are 31 schools in Sarasota; Sarasota High School ranks 21st of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sarasota High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sarasota High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
96 students · 323 m away
Alta Vista Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 698 m away
Southside Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students · 1.8 km away
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota · Charter high · Grades 6–12
997 students · 2.5 km away
Tuttle Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students · 2.5 km away
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
747 students · 2.6 km away
Brookside Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.7 km away
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 3.7 km away
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students · 4.4 km away
Sarasota Academy of the Arts
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
193 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
South Broward High School
Hollywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,358 students
Royal Palm Beach High School
Royal Palm Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,353 students
Maynard Evans High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,345 students
Osceola High School
Kissimmee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,345 students
Mandarin High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,343 students
Gateway High School
Fort Myers · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,343 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sarasota High School a good school?
Sarasota High School has a Success Index (US) of 59.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #195 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sarasota High School rank in Florida?
Sarasota High School ranks #195 of 576 high schools in Florida and #6052 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sarasota High School?
Sarasota High School had 2,359 students in 2025.
Is Sarasota High School a elementary school or a high school?
Sarasota High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sarasota High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sarasota High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.