Enrollment
293
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Venice, FL
Sky Academy Venice
Federal NCES profile for Sky Academy Venice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120168008043Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sky Academy Venice earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sky Academy Venice has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Academy Venice ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Venice, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sky Academy Venice compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sky Academy Venice
Sky Academy Venice is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Venice, Florida, enrolling 293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside Sky Academy Venice.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sky Academy Venice compares
Sky Academy Venice on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 84% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Sky Academy Venice is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Sky Academy Venice.
$12,753
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 11.5%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sky Academy Venice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sky Academy Venice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sky Academy Venice
How many students attend Sky Academy Venice?
Sky Academy Venice has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Venice, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sky Academy Venice?
The student-teacher ratio at Sky Academy Venice is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% 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 Sky Academy Venice?
8.4% of students at Sky Academy Venice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sky Academy Venice?
The largest demographic group at Sky Academy Venice is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sky Academy Venice?
Sky Academy Venice has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sky Academy Venice rank among middle schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, Sky Academy Venice ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Venice, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Venice on the city page.
Is Sky Academy Venice a good school?
Sky Academy Venice earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sarasota?
Besides Sky Academy Venice, 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.
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