- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Military Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sarasota Military Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120168003933Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sarasota Military Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 26
- schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sarasota Military Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Military Academy ranks #19 of 26 schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-114 students YoY
Sarasota Military Academy shrank from 1,213 students in 2022-23 to 1,099 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-114 students YoY 120168003933 · Sarasota, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
997 enr · 12.2:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sarasota Military Academy shrank from 1,213 students in 2022-23 to 1,099 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sarasota Military Academy 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 997
Sarasota Military Academy
997 students
What this shows Sarasota Military Academy reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sarasota Military Academy compares
Sarasota Military Academy is a shrinking 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 42.6%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Sarasota Military Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Military Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sarasota Military Academy'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 other 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 (~997 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sarasota Military Academy
How many students attend Sarasota Military Academy?
Sarasota Military Academy has 997 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,213 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), down 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota Military Academy is 12.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sarasota Military Academy?
47.1% of students at Sarasota Military Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sarasota Military Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sarasota Military Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sarasota Military Academy?
Sarasota Military Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Military Academy rank among schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Sarasota Military Academy ranks #19 of 26 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 schools in Sarasota on the city page.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Sarasota Military Academy, 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.