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#3639 of 3,778 schools in FL

Triad

High School · Sarasota · Sarasota, FL

A Sarasota high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4430 BENEVA RD, Sarasota, FL 34233

  • Math 7% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 7% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • ≤20% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6.8% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-40.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-43.5 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-28.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness1.8Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,033

Students at Triad score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency7%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 38 points since 2009, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2009
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2014
ELA
25%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
7%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 11 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Triad 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$77,041

Median home value

$364,300

Median rent

$1,787/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Suncoast Polytechnical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.29–120.2 mi566Compare →
Sarasota Virtual Academy (virtual Franchise)Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.3 mi23Compare →
Brickhouse AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–121.2 mi20Compare →
Riverview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–121.4 mi2,681Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Sarasota

Schools in district
63
Rank in district
#56 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

Triad is listed in SARASOTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Triad

Triad is a public high school in Sarasota, FL, part of Sarasota, serving approximately 115 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,639 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Triad

What grades does Triad serve?

Triad serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Triad?

Triad has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Triad?

The student-teacher ratio at Triad is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Triad rank in FL?

Triad ranks #3,639 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Triad's MySchoolScout rating?

Triad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Triad?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Triad has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Triad a charter school?

No, Triad is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Triad a Title I school?

No, Triad is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Triad?

88.7% of students at Triad 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sarasota County
4-Year Graduation
≤20%
Area population (ZIP 34233)
18,875
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
52.4
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.
  • 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 34233; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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