Sarasota School District

The Sarasota School District is located in Sarasota, FL and includes 63 schools that serve 41,070 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Sarasota School District spends $10,838 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sarasota School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the FL state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sarasota School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Sarasota School District, 16% 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 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.