Enrollment
290
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Venice, FL
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice
Federal NCES profile for State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168008787Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Venice, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice is a mid-sized charter high school in Venice, Florida, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 63% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside State College of Fla Collegiate School-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 State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice compares
State College of Fla Collegiate School-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 | 29:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes State College of Fla Collegiate School-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 State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to State College of Fla Collegiate School-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 high 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 (~290 students)
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Frequently asked questions about State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice
How many students attend State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice has 290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Venice, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?
The student-teacher ratio at State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice is 29:1, which is 63% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?
25.0% of students at State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?
The largest demographic group at State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice rank among public schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice ranks #2 of 9 public 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 public schools in Venice on the city page.
Is State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice a good school?
State College of Fla Collegiate School-Venice earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. 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 State College of Fla Collegiate School-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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