Booker High School vs Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Booker High School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #397 of 576 | #79 of 563 |
| National rank | #10436 of 16,910 | #2076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,479 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 1,479 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 81% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 42.1).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on math proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 51%).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 62.2%).
- •Booker High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.7).
- •Booker High School is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 747.
- •Booker High School is a public school while Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Booker High School better than Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences ranks higher (76.6 vs 42.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Booker High School and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker High School: 1,479. Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker High School and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences rank in Florida?
Booker High School is 397th of 576 and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is 79th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).