- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota High School
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168001838
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sarasota High School held near 2,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 128.6 → 124.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120168001838 · Sarasota, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,359 enr · 18.4:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sarasota High School held near 2,509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 128.6 → 124.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sarasota 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
- This school
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- Booker High Sc
Booker High School
1,479 students
What this shows Sarasota High School reports 2,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarasota High School compares
Sarasota High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,359 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,359
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Sarasota High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Sarasota High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booker High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota 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
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota High School
How many students attend Sarasota High School?
Sarasota High School has 2,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,528 (2022-23) → 2,509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota High School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarasota High School?
36.4% of students at Sarasota High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota High School?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota High School?
Sarasota High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Sarasota High School rank among high schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota High School ranks #2 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 Sarasota 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.