Venice Senior High School serves 2,452 students in grades 9-12.
Venice Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Venice Senior High School's student population of 2,452 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,452 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Venice Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Venice Senior High School 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
#782 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
12%
36%

Black
2%
21%

White
79%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
94%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Venice Senior High School's ranking?
Venice Senior High School is ranked #782 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venice Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Venice Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Venice Senior High School?
2,452 students attend Venice Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Venice Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venice Senior High School?
Venice Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Venice Senior High School offer ?
Venice Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venice Senior High School part of?
Venice Senior High School is part of Sarasota School District.
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