Suncoast Polytechnical High School serves 541 students in grades 9-12.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Suncoast Polytechnical High School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suncoast Polytechnical High School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 0.51, 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
#182 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
65%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School's ranking?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School is ranked #182 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
The graduation rate of Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
541 students attend Suncoast Polytechnical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Suncoast Polytechnical High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Suncoast Polytechnical High School offer ?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Suncoast Polytechnical High School part of?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School is part of Sarasota School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
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