- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168001851
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Venice Senior High School held near 2,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120168001851 · Venice, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,579 enr · 23.7:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
Venice Senior High School held near 2,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Venice Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- This school
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
- Booker High Sc
Booker High School
1,479 students
What this shows Venice Senior High School reports 2,579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venice Senior High School compares
Venice Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,557
- 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
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 (~2,579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,584 (2022-23) → 2,562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
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.