- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sarasota, FL
Booker High School
Federal NCES profile for Booker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168002461
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Booker High School grew from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,395 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 120168002461 · Sarasota, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,479 enr · 19.7:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Booker High School grew from 1,309 students in 2022-23 to 1,395 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Booker High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- North Port Hig
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school
Booker High School
1,479 students
What this shows Booker High School reports 1,479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker High School compares
Booker High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,479 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,479
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
African American 22.3%
White 21.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Booker High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker High School
How many students attend Booker High School?
Booker High School has 1,479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,395 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker High School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker High School?
59.4% of students at Booker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker High School?
The largest demographic group at Booker High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker High School?
Booker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Booker High School rank among high schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker High School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Booker High School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and North Port High School (2,557 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.