STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the SARASOTA school district, located in VENICE, FL with about 296 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (SLA), located in Venice, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with a focus on leadership development, character building, and civic responsibility. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the academy aims to provide a personalized educational environment that fosters strong relationships between faculty and students while preparing middle-schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond.

Central to the SLA experience is the integration of "leadership" into daily school life, encouraging students to take an active role in their community and personal growth. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic standard alongside extracurricular opportunities that promote team building, discipline, and community service. By creating a culture centered on goal setting and accountability, the STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY strives to equip its students with the essential soft skills and academic foundation necessary to become effective, conscientious leaders in their future endeavors.

For more information, contact STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (941) 485-5551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.