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RATINGS
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Sarasota at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
ENVIRONMENT
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Calendar
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District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
ENVIRONMENT
Reviews From Schools in Sarasota
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Parent / Guardian
September 29, 2023
DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. This school has a punitive culture. Teachers punish children by assigning them laps around the track during recess time. The kids are made to do laps instead of taking any... More
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Laurel Nokomis School
Parent / Guardian
September 20, 2023
THIS SCHOOL IS TERRIBLE THE TEACHERS TO NOT HELP! My son is in the Cambridge classes and is really smart but he's slower at some things, for example
If there is a test he will take an extra 20... More
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Imagine School At Palmer Ranch
Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2023
Teachers played favorites, didn't enforce rules, let their classes get out of control. Bullying, massive issue! No communication from teachers when you are trying to hep your student do better, ect.
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Sarasota Suncoast Academy