Sarasota School District

District Spending

The Sarasota School District spends $10,647 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sarasota School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the FL state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sarasota School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Sarasota School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Sarasota School District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.