Sarasota High School vs Sarasota Military Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sarasota High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,359 students
Sarasota Military Academy
Sarasota · Charter high · Grades 6–12
997 students
| Measure | Sarasota High School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota Military Academy Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 576 | #186 of 576 |
| National rank | #6052 of 16,910 | #5806 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 2,359 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 2,359 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 65% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.1 vs 60.0).
- •Sarasota Military Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Sarasota High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Sarasota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 53%).
- •Sarasota Military Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.5).
- •Sarasota High School is the larger school with 2,359 students compared with 997.
- •Sarasota High School is a public school while Sarasota Military Academy 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 Sarasota High School better than Sarasota Military Academy?
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 Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sarasota High School: 2,359. Sarasota Military Academy: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy rank in Florida?
Sarasota High School is 195th of 576 and Sarasota Military Academy is 186th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).