Sarasota Military Academy

You will not find a better school in the state. Make sure you get your tour and get registered soon because once you see how much this school will benefit your child you will want them in yesterday. Our Daughter was lucky enough to get in and she is doing great. I can't say enough good things about this school. They do what they say they will and that's refreshing in today's world.
--Submitted by a parent

SMA does have a computer course that is quite extensive. Cadets are taught applications and diagnostic skills. I find the academy absolutely the best high school in the state!
--Submitted by a teacher

I am puzzled as to why the school has no computer courses, either basic or advanced? Otherwise it seems to be adequate or above average for my grandson.

A serious attempt at improving public education. The students,administration, teachers and parents are all involved to offer the best education available and expect the best from the students. The success rate of the students and the college acceptance rate of the graduates indiates that the program is working...quite well. I would not consider another local public/charter school.
--Submitted by a parent

Sarasota Military Academy has to be one of the biggest jokes as far as education goes. The education is completely sub-par. I have been to other high schools before this one and it is a total joke. The Teachers have no control over the classroom most of the time, you don't learn near as much as in a more controlled environment, and the kids are absolutely awful. The discipline at the school is terrible. The punishments administrated by the instructors as a whole is completely useless because of the strong use of favoritism that has run rampant in the school. Because of this, there is a big bullying problem at the school. If your student is into art or theater, this is not the school for your child. The school puts on a front that is unreal, a majority of the academics are bad, and so are the kids in general.
--Submitted by a student

Sarasota Military Academy is absolultely 'Sarasota's Best of the Best High School'. It is, in my opinion, the only high school your teens should attend. My husband and I can not say enough about the Academy. We are very proud to say we have two daughters that attend SMA. The academy offers the highest quality of academic standards and honor. Parents, if your seeking a 'Top Notch' high school, look no more, SMA is the only one! We are extremely proud of SMA, and of our daughter's achievements...The staff and faculty are just incredible!!! And we would like to say Thank You, Headmaster Daniel Kennedy, for a job well done! SMA is Sarasota's finest...
--Submitted by a parent

Ive been to 3 high schools and this has been the best...the teacher quality is great, extra carriculars are amazing, the JROTC program is most likely the best in the country, block scheduling is great, clean school and students are well behaved. I wish every school was like this.
--Submitted by a student

I am a ninth grader in the 08-09 school year. This school makes school fun, with around 600 students and teachers who you know you can trust and respect, SMA feels like a family. There is minimal teasing and students aren't in clickes because of the uniform, everyone is accepted right away. I have made tons of friends since coming here and my confidence has sky-rocketed. I am technically 'gifted' by the grace of Jesus Christ, so coming here over staying at Pine View school was a hard dicision, but the JROTC teaches you leadership and teamskills, something no gifted program can teach. SMA is by no means a school that holds you back and is competitive with its education. It also has several physical fitness classes and the only recognized high school fencing team in Florida, ever. I recommend you check out SMA's website for more on its classes.
--Submitted by a student

I love this school. My daughter started this year in SMA and she is doing great. She is on the cheerleading squad and I am going to be coaching them this year. We look forward to a wonderful year and great new experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

I can not say enough good about SMA. My daughter started there this year in 10th. grade. Prior to her starting at SMA we battled with her grades and just keeping her interested in school. She now is making good grades and loves the school. The teachers are awsome and truely care about the success of the each student. I would not send my children to any other school.
--Submitted by a parent