Serving 556 students in grades 9-12, Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Suncoast Polytechnical High School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Campus Size
66 acres
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day!
School Rankings
Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 0.49, 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
#112 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #112 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suncoast Polytechnical High School often compared to?
Suncoast Polytechnical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview High School, Pine View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 86% 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 87%.
How many students attend Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
556 students attend Suncoast Polytechnical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Suncoast Polytechnical High School students are White, 23% 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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suncoast Polytechnical High School offer ?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Suncoast Polytechnical High School part of?
Suncoast Polytechnical High School is part of Sarasota School District.
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