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Suncoast Polytechnical High School

Public | 9-12 | 549 students

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
Based on 2 ratings
2010:
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Posted November 9, 2012

I'm a student in the graduating class of 2013 and coming to SPHS was the best decision I could have made for myself. This school is so unique and special compared to the other schools and I believe I have earned a high quality education here. A majority of my teachers were extremely well educated, caring, and knew me on a personal level and didn't know me as just a number. The classes can be challenging and we always have group discussions and hands on activities. Even though SCTI does not offer programs that I want to take in college, the classes there have helped me get my feet wet in different areas and have helped me become a more well-rounded student (considering I've switched classes every semester from health sciences to multimedia, to now business). I highly recommend anyone who is serious about their studies to come here. I have a high GPA, a ton of real world and interning experiences, and am graduating with 34.5 credits whereas students at other high schools graduate with only 24. Very rewarding school and experience!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 12, 2011

This is an excellent school. I would recommend it to any parent who wants more than just a dipolma for their child. My son will be one of the first to graduate from this school. He will not only have a dipolma, he will also have college experience, credits, and cetificates of completion as a Paralegal Assistant allowing him to get to work in the judicial system. I love Dr. Putnam because she loves her students. And the entire staff and support staff at SPHS is awesome. Wish I had a high school like this when I was growing up. Looking forward to sending my youngest son there when his is old enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2011

Great School!! My son will be in the first graduating class of the school 2012 and loves everthing about it. The Princicpal, Dr. Putnam, insures every student is ready and prepared for the "real world" by offering career choices at SCTI, the neighboring community tech institute and the teachers have far exceeded my expectations in parent / teacher communication and the professionalism of their teaching practices. Fantastic collage prep school! LOVE IT!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2010

Great school fun and state of the art.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

133 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Dropout rate 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 31%N/A65%
Master's degree 63%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 6%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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4650 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
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Phone: (941) 921-3981

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