Enrollment
2,579
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Venice, FL
Venice Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Venice Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168001851
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venice Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Venice · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Venice Senior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venice Senior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Venice, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Venice Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Venice Senior High School
Venice Senior High School is a large high school in Venice, Florida, enrolling 2,579 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 33% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,579 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% 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 North Port High School (2,557 students) alongside Venice Senior High School.
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 Venice Senior High School compares
Venice Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,579 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,579
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Venice Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes Venice Senior High School.
$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 Venice Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Port High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booker High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Venice Senior High School'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
- 2,557
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Venice Senior High School
How many students attend Venice Senior High School?
Venice Senior High School has 2,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Venice, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venice Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venice Senior High School is 23.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Venice Senior High School?
24.8% of students at Venice Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venice Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Venice Senior High School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Venice, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venice Senior High School?
Venice Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Venice Senior High School rank among public schools in Venice?
By Resource Investment Index, Venice Senior High School ranks #9 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 Venice Senior High School a good school?
Venice Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Venice Senior High School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), North Port High School (2,557 students), and Sarasota High School (2,359 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.
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