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Venice Senior High School vs. Sarasota High School

Should you attend Venice Senior High School or Sarasota High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Venice Senior High School
1 Indian Ave
Venice, FL 34285
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sarasota High School
2155 Bahia Vista St
Sarasota, FL 34239
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Venice Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 2,562 students in grades 9-12, Venice Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,509 students in grades 9-12, Sarasota High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,562 students
2,509 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Venice Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sarasota High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Venice Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sarasota High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
124 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Venice Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sarasota High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Venice Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sarasota High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sarasota School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#781 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#2120 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Venice Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sarasota High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in FL)
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Venice Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarasota High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Venice Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarasota High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Venice Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sarasota High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 20% in FL)
87%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Venice Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sarasota High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sarasota School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Venice Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sarasota High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
655
646
Grade 10 Students
672
657
Grade 11 Students
610
623
Grade 12 Students
625
583

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Venice Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sarasota High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Venice Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sarasota High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Venice Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sarasota High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
77%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Venice Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sarasota High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Venice Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sarasota High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sarasota School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Venice Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sarasota High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Venice Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sarasota High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Venice Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sarasota High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sarasota School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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