SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL

www.sarasotacountyschools.net/sarasotahigh

2,528 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sarasota High School, located at 2155 Bahia Vista Street, is a cornerstone of the Sarasota County School District. As one of the oldest and most established high schools in the area, it serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school is well-regarded for its wide range of programs, which include robust Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sarasota High School is widely recognized for its strong sense of tradition and community involvement. The campus serves as a hub for student life, boasting an active athletic program—the "Sailors"—alongside a vibrant selection of arts, music, and service-oriented clubs. By balancing a long-standing history with a modern approach to education, the school remains committed to fostering an environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and athletically while preparing for life after graduation.

2,528

Total Students

128.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,447
Hispanic	756
Black	155
Asian	50
Two or More	114
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,447 (57.2 %)
Hispanic
756 (29.9 %)
Black
155 (6.1 %)
Two or More
114 (4.5 %)
Asian
50 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)
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)955-0181
Website:	http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/sarasotahigh
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	671
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	216

* 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

Grade 9 680

Grade 10 674

Grade 11 671

Grade 12 503