- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sky Academy Venice grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120168008043 · Venice, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Sky Academy Venice grew from 261 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sky Academy Venice 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 293
Sky Academy Venice
293 students
What this shows Sky Academy Venice reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sky Academy Venice compares
Sky Academy Venice 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,579
- 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 middle 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 (~293 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.