SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org

Charter School 1,213 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a public charter school located in Sarasota, Florida, that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Operating under the philosophy of a military-style academy, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with leadership development and character education. While it is not a traditional military boot camp, the school utilizes the structure, discipline, and culture of the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program to foster personal accountability, community service, and academic excellence among its student body.

The academy is divided into two distinct campuses: the Prep (middle school) and the High School. Across both levels, SMA emphasizes a "whole student" approach, balancing college-preparatory coursework with extracurricular activities, sports, and civic engagement. By providing a structured environment that prioritizes honor, integrity, and self-discipline, Sarasota Military Academy aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, military service, or the professional workforce, regardless of the specific path they choose to pursue.

1,213

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	492
Black	74
Asian	20
Two or More	61
American Indian	3

White
563 (46.4 %)
Hispanic
492 (40.6 %)
Black
74 (6.1 %)
Two or More
61 (5.0 %)
Asian
20 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)926-1700
Website:	http://www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 6 196

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 176

Grade 9 191

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 146