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Public high school · Sarasota · North Port, Florida

North Port High School

North Port High School rates 6.2, right at the middle of Sarasota's high schools, whose rated median is 6.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Sarasota median is 6.3.

#2,185 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Sarasota: 10 high schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A Sarasota high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at North Port High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

It ranks 2,185 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 47 of 56 in Sarasota.

Math46%3 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 908 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading59%2 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,158 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has held near 53% across the 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.5
25% of the rating
Academics
5.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34291; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
North Port High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$88,109
Median home value
$327,200
Median rent
$1,798/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
8.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34291; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
7
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
540/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for North Port. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (North Port), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
6.4% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
24 sports
11 boys' · 13 girls' · 34 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Imagine School at North Port4.3 mi · charter
    7.5Compare →
  2. North Port High Schoolthis school
    6.2
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than North Port High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about North Port High School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

North Port High School is a public high school in Florida led by Principal Ryan Shurley 1. The school operates as a Magnet School, specifically designated for the Cambridge AICE Diploma Program and Visual and Performing Arts 1. It also functions as a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school and provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs 1. The institution's mission focuses on inspiring future leaders through rigorous instruction, maintaining a safe environment, and developing socially responsible individuals 1. The school emphasizes that academic excellence should be paired with character, responsibility, and respect 1. Its vision aims to prepare students for responsible lives by supporting their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development 1. The school offers various pathways to prepare students for college, careers, and life, utilizing strong instructional practices and extracurricular involvement 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.sarasotacountyschools.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does North Port High School serve?

North Port High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Port High School?

North Port High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Port High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Port High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Port High School rank in FL?

North Port High School ranks #2,185 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is North Port High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Port High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Port High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Port High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is North Port High School a charter school?

No, North Port High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Port High School a Title I school?

No, North Port High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Port High School?

56.2% of students at North Port High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,577
Student-teacher ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Sarasota County
Phone
(941) 423-8558
4-year graduation
88.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#47 of 56
Schools in district
63
District spending per student
$14,033
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 34291)
8,089
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
46.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.