Imagine School at Palmer Ranch vs Suncoast Polytechnical High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
Sarasota · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
433 students
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
556 students
| Measure | Imagine School at Palmer Ranch Sarasota, Florida | Suncoast Polytechnical High School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #387 of 2,187 | #27 of 576 |
| National rank | #5963 of 50,301 | #1435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 433 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.5% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 85% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.3 vs 79.0).
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 69%).
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 59%).
- •Imagine School at Palmer Ranch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.5% vs 31.5%).
- •Imagine School at Palmer Ranch does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.2).
- •Suncoast Polytechnical High School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 433.
- •Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is a charter school while Suncoast Polytechnical High School is a public 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch better than Suncoast Polytechnical 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 Imagine School at Palmer Ranch and Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch: 433. Suncoast Polytechnical High School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine School at Palmer Ranch and Suncoast Polytechnical High School rank in Florida?
Imagine School at Palmer Ranch is 387th of 2,187 and Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 27th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).