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Sarasota County Schools

#2 in Best School Districts in Florida
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 91 reviews
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    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Sarasota County Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Sarasota, FL. It has 42,810 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 66% in reading.
    Address
    1960 Landings Blvd
    Sarasota, FL 34231
    Telephone
    (941) 927-9000
    Website
    sarasotacountyschools.net
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    Sarasota County Schools Rankings

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    • Middle
    • High

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    66%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    70%
    Average Graduation Rate
    86%
    Average SAT
    1210
    1,982 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    1,105 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    42,810
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    47.9%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $44,619
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    31.4%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $526,125,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,741/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      64%
    • Support Services
      32%
    • Other
      4%

    Sarasota County Schools Reviews

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    My name is Jayla King. I went to Booker High all four of my high school years and I've had quite a journey. I am now a senior graduating in 2019. Booker High School offers; VPA, many clubs, and a successful life. The teachers are outstanding and go out of their way to make sure the students are college and career ready. Booker High School also has high security which makes students feel safe. Sarasota County Schools are great!
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    Kindergarten Prep now has gone beyond VPK and has added an excellent STEM program for their Kindergarten and First Graders. Their teachers go above and beyond by helping every child succeed and challenges them to further their knowledge by using hands-on science, technology, engineering and math programs. Their Kindergarten and 1st Grade, "Knowledge Is Power" gifted classes provides a great foundation for children that need a more stimulating atmosphere. I feel my child is graduating with great confidence in every aspect of her education.
    This district has a very good school system and they have a lot of good programs to offer. Riverview offers a astronomy program for anyone who is interested in anything like that. Sarasota High school has also updated the whole campus, making it all almost brand new! Booker High school also offers an amazing Visual Performing Arts program for anyone out there that likes any of the arts.