Alta Vista Elementary School vs Sarasota High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 698 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Sarasota High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,359 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota High School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1099 of 2,187 | #195 of 576 |
| National rank | #18370 of 50,301 | #6052 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 2,359 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 2,359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 54% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.7 vs 59.1).
- •Alta Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Sarasota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 84.3%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.5).
- •Sarasota High School is the larger school with 2,359 students compared with 453.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista Elementary School better than Sarasota High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alta Vista Elementary School and Sarasota High School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary School: 453. Sarasota High School: 2,359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary School and Sarasota High School rank in Florida?
Alta Vista Elementary School is 1099th of 2,187 and Sarasota High School is 195th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).