Sarasota 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.
Sarasota High School
Sarasota · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,359 students
Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences
Sarasota · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
| Measure | Sarasota High School Sarasota, Florida | Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 576 | #79 of 563 |
| National rank | #6052 of 16,910 | #2076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,359 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 2,359 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 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 59.1).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on math proficiency (81% vs 54%).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Sarasota High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 40.2%).
- •Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.5).
- •Sarasota High School is the larger school with 2,359 students compared with 747.
- •Sarasota 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 Sarasota High School better than Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences ranks higher (76.6 vs 59.1 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 Sarasota 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?
Sarasota High School: 2,359. Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sarasota High School and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences rank in Florida?
Sarasota High School is 195th of 576 and Sarasota School of Arts/Sciences is 79th of 563 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).