Below Average
#3128 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
High School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL
A high school in Sarasota, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.
935 N BENEVA RD, Sarasota, FL 34232
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 31.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 34 schools in Sarasota.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sarasota County Acceleration Academies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,165/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sarasota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,041
Median home value
$332,600
Median rent
$1,836/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement Center of Sarasota thePrivate · tuition | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Cardinal Mooney Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Palm Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Agape Christian School of SarasotaPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sarasota
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #54 of 56
- District spending per student
- $14,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is a public high school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 94 students in grades 9th-12th with a 31.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,128 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarasota County Acceleration Academies
What grades does Sarasota County Acceleration Academies serve?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is 31.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarasota County Acceleration Academies rank in FL?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies ranks #3,128 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies a charter school?
No, Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarasota County Acceleration Academies a Title I school?
No, Sarasota County Acceleration Academies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sarasota County Acceleration Academies?
3.2% of students at Sarasota County Acceleration Academies 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Sarasota County
- Phone
- (941) 315-2122
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34232)
- 34,779
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 34232; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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