Serving 836 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sarasota Suncoast Academy's student population of 836 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sarasota Suncoast Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarasota Suncoast Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
80%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarasota Suncoast Academy's ranking?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is ranked #424 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sarasota Suncoast Academy often compared to?
Sarasota Suncoast Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine School At Palmer Ranch by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
836 students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sarasota Suncoast Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sarasota Suncoast Academy offer ?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sarasota Suncoast Academy part of?
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is part of Sarasota School District.
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