A
Very Good
88/100

Sarasota High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2155 BAHIA VISTA ST, Sarasota, FL 34239
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 59% · Math 53% proficient · 79th percentile in Florida
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
2,509
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%79/100reading 76th percentile, math 81st percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%66/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +13 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency59% (+10 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency53% (+7 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+14 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White68%63%reading +6 pts, math +12 pts74th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +0 pts, math +14 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic43%32%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts49th percentile (list)
Asian70%—reading -8 pts49th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%55%reading -3 pts, math +9 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income46%42%reading +6 pts, math +14 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2155 BAHIA VISTA ST
City Sarasota
ZIP Code 34239
District 1201680
NCES School ID 120168001838
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34239

Understanding the community around Sarasota High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,079
Per Capita Income $53,750
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%
High School or Higher 92.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $376,900
Median Rent $1,523
Owner-Occupied 74.3%
Renter-Occupied 25.7%
View full data for ZIP 34239 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sarasota High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.5%
Hispanic/Latino 31.3%
Black 6.1%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,509
Teachers (FTE) 124.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sarasota High School?
Sarasota High School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sarasota High School?
Sarasota High School has 2,509 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does Sarasota High School serve?
Sarasota High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sarasota High School receive per student?
Sarasota High School receives $14,758 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sarasota High School in 34239 ▼
Avg Home Value
$496,702
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,140
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
25.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026