- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sarasota, FL
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Federal NCES profile for Suncoast Polytechnical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168007003
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suncoast Polytechnical High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Sarasota · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Suncoast Polytechnical High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Sarasota, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Suncoast Polytechnical High School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120168007003 · Sarasota, FL High · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 19.9:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Suncoast Polytechnical High School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suncoast Polytechnical 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
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- This school 556
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
556 students
What this shows Suncoast Polytechnical High School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suncoast Polytechnical High School compares
Suncoast Polytechnical 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Suncoast Polytechnical High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suncoast Polytechnical 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
- 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 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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suncoast Polytechnical High School
How many students attend Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School has 556 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sarasota, FL. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
32.0% of students at Suncoast Polytechnical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
The largest demographic group at Suncoast Polytechnical High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Sarasota, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School rank among high schools in Sarasota?
By Resource Investment Index, Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks #1 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 Suncoast Polytechnical 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.