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Best Sarasota Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 8,549 students in Sarasota, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sarasota, FL are Suncoast Polytechnical High School, Riverview High School and Sarasota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sarasota, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sarasota have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Sarasota, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sarasota Military Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sarasota, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 921-3981
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Riverview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Ram Way
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 923-1484
Gr: 9-12 | 2,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Sarasota High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2155 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-0181
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 927-9000
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Sarasota Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 926-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Booker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34234
(941) 355-2967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Oak Park School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7285 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 361-6428
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Easter Seals
Special Education School
350 Braden Ave
Sarasota, FL 34243
(941) 355-7637
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Special Programs
Special Education School
1960 Landings Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 927-9000
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
Alternative School
935 N Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 315-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Suncoast Technical College
Vocational School
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 924-1365
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Triad
Alternative School
4430 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
(941) 361-6752
Gr: 6-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sarasota, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sarasota, FL include Suncoast Polytechnical High School, Riverview High School and Sarasota High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sarasota?
13 public high schools are located in Sarasota.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarasota?
Sarasota public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sarasota are often viewed compared to one another?

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