Sarasota Suncoast Academy serves 840 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Sarasota Suncoast Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- 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 840 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sarasota Suncoast Academy is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sarasota Suncoast Academy is 0.36, 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
#336 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
79%
36%
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%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #336 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy?
840 students attend Sarasota Suncoast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sarasota Suncoast Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
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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