NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/northporthigh

2,562 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Port High School, located in North Port, Florida, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Sarasota County School District. As a central educational pillar for the local community, the school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities through local colleges, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by maintaining an active roster of extracurricular activities. This includes a robust selection of varsity athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community involvement. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, North Port High School strives to foster an environment of academic growth, school spirit, and civic responsibility for its diverse student body.

2,562

Total Students

123.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,602
Hispanic	501
Black	245
Asian	44
Two or More	161
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,602 (62.5 %)
Hispanic
501 (19.6 %)
Black
245 (9.6 %)
Two or More
161 (6.3 %)
Asian
44 (1.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)423-8558
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/northporthigh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,006
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	312

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Grade 9 695

Grade 10 679

Grade 11 636

Grade 12 548