North Port High School

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North Port High School ranks 372 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Port High School is a public high school serving 2,562 students in grades 9-12 in North Port, Florida, which is part of the Sarasota School District.

While the Sarasota School District is ranked 8th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating, North Port High School's academic performance lags behind the district and state averages. Only 27% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 64% in the Sarasota district and 55% statewide. The school's proficiency rates in other core subjects like Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and English Language Arts are also lower than the district and state. Additionally, North Port High School's four-year graduation rate has declined from 95.2% in 2019-2020 to 87.5% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4%, nearly double the rate of Venice Senior High School (12.4%) and more than twice the rate of State College of Florida Collegiate School-Venice (10.8%).

The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at North Port High School (53.86%) compared to nearby schools like Venice Senior High School (30.73%) and State College of Florida Collegiate School-Venice (29.27%) suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance. While the challenges faced by North Port High School are concerning, the data indicates that there is room for improvement, and with the right strategies and interventions, the school can work towards better serving its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6400 W Price Blvd
North Port, FL 34291

(941) 423-8558

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
372^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,416

Feeder schools for North Port High School:

Elementary:	Atwater Elementary
	Cranberry Elementary School
	Glenallen Elementary School
	Lamarque Elementary School
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	Toledo Blade Elementary School
Middle:	Heron Creek Middle School
	Woodland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 2,562

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

19.6%

African American:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Port High School ranks better than 53.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Port High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.5%), Hispanic (19.6%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Port High School is 20.7. 7 high schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Port High School employs 123.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Port High School is $10,416, which is the 5^th highest among 9 high schools in the Sarasota School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Port High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Port High School 372^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Port High School in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Port High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	52.58	252^nd	484	47.9%
2005	49.92	271^st	487	44.4%
2006	49.04	257^th	477	46.1%
2007	54.45	262^nd	563	53.5%
2008	58.34	247^th	577	57.2%
2009	60.28	249^th	587	57.6%
2010	58.31	281^st	620	54.7%
2011	58.84	277^th	622	55.5%
2012	54.10	200^th	606	67.0%
2013	51.99	265^th	648	59.1%
2014	58.86	239^th	687	65.2%
2016	57.53	202^nd	693	70.9%
2017	51.96	258^th	714	63.9%
2018	54.17	234^th	716	67.3%
2019	53.05	261^st	734	64.4%
2021	51.87	257^th	746	65.5%
2022	51.88	259^th	774	66.5%
2023	44.67	341^st	792	56.9%
2024	44.49	372^nd	807	53.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2017

This is the first school that my son has ever felt worthwhile at. His grades improved dramatically and school involvement improved as well. The faculty are very helpful and the student to teacher ratio seems fair and adequate. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Port High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	886	66	9	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	1005
2003	886	66	9	41	3	n/a	n/a	0	1005
2004	1301	110	18	74	6	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2005	1526	139	15	122	5	n/a	n/a	0	1807
2006	1742	151	19	170	8	n/a	n/a	0	2090
2007	1878	215	23	218	8	n/a	n/a	91	2433
2008	2048	282	20	245	11	n/a	n/a	103	2709
2009	1870	289	20	246	8	n/a	n/a	104	2537
2010	1908	290	29	263	6	n/a	n/a	106	2602
2011	1764	267	24	310	15	2	87	0	2469
2012	1629	248	27	321	16	2	88	0	2331
2013	1583	230	18	331	17	2	88	0	2269
2014	1566	249	14	338	10	1	83	0	2261
2015	1604	236	18	343	7	0	107	0	2315
2016	1613	246	21	351	11	1	112	0	2355
2017	1564	260	27	346	10	0	106	0	2313
2018	1589	263	31	362	9	7	104	0	2365
2019	1559	254	28	383	8	4	111	0	2347
2020	1526	246	40	416	7	5	111	0	2351
2021	1481	239	38	436	9	2	127	0	2332
2022	1540	235	42	493	10	2	139	0	2461
2023	1602	245	44	501	7	2	161	0	2562

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Port High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1005	122.0	8.2	37.7
2003	1005	122.0	8.2	37.7
2004	1509	77.0	19.6	35.9
2005	1807	102.0	17.7	42.4
2006	2090	123.0	17.0	29.6
2007	2433	119.0	20.4	40.6
2008	2709	143.0	18.9	39.7
2009	2537	135.2	18.8	49.7
2010	2602	124.0	20.9	58.3
2011	2469	128.0	19.2	58.8
2012	2331	116.0	20.0	62.9
2013	2269	120.0	18.9	64.6
2014	2261	116.0	19.4	59.2
2015	2315	119.0	19.4	62.5
2016	2355	127.0	18.5	60.7
2017	2313	123.0	18.8	57.2
2018	2365	127.0	18.6	65.9
2019	2347	128.6	18.2	56.8
2020	2351	129.6	18.1	52
2021	2332	123.6	18.8	53.8
2022	2461	128.6	19.1	52.5
2023	2562	123.6	20.7	53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Port High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1005	122.0	8.2	37.7
2003	1005	122.0	8.2	37.7
2004	1509	77.0	19.6	35.9
2005	1807	102.0	17.7	42.4
2006	2090	123.0	17.0	29.6
2007	2433	119.0	20.4	40.6
2008	2709	143.0	18.9	39.7
2009	2537	135.2	18.8	49.7
2010	2602	124.0	20.9	58.3
2011	2469	128.0	19.2	58.8
2012	2331	116.0	20.0	62.9
2013	2269	120.0	18.9	64.6
2014	2261	116.0	19.4	59.2
2015	2315	119.0	19.4	62.5
2016	2355	127.0	18.5	60.7
2017	2313	123.0	18.8	57.2
2018	2365	127.0	18.6	65.9
2019	2347	128.6	18.2	56.8
2020	2351	129.6	18.1	52
2021	2332	123.6	18.8	53.8
2022	2461	128.6	19.1	52.5
2023	2562	123.6	20.7	53.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Port High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$210 (2.5%)	$8,334 (97.5%)	$8,544
2019	$230 (2.6%)	$8,687 (97.4%)	$8,916
2020	$273 (3.0%)	$8,957 (97.0%)	$9,230
2021	$516 (5.4%)	$9,063 (94.6%)	$9,579
2022	$512 (5.1%)	$9,435 (94.9%)	$9,947
2023	$666 (6.4%)	$9,749 (93.6%)	$10,416

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Port High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 261^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 341^st of 792 High schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Port High School)	55	56	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	65	63	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Port High School)	57	51	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	63	56	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Port High School)	70	58	12%
End of Course Biology 1 (Sarasota)	77	72	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (North Port High School)	71	65	6%
End of Course US History (Sarasota)	78	72	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (North Port High School)	38	37	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)	73	69	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (North Port High School)	65	51	14%
End of Course Geometry (Sarasota)	70	64	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2347	2562	9.2%
African American	254	245	3.5%
American Indian	8	7	12.5%
Asian	28	44	57.1%
Hispanic	383	501	30.8%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	1559	1602	2.8%
Two or More Races	111	161	45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	53.9%	3%

Schools Near North Port High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Port High School	Public	9-12	6400 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 423-8558	2,562	124	20.7	53.9%	1,602 (62.5%)	245 (9.6%)	501 (19.6%)	44 (1.7%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	161 (6.3%)	44.5	372^nd of 807 public high schools	53.9%		44.7	341^st of 792 public high schools	56.9%	31		50.0	46.0			27.0	51.0	64.0	71.0	$10,416	$666	$9,749
State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice	Public, Charter	9-12	8000 S Tamiami Trail	Venice	34293	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 408-1430	164	10	16.4	29.3%	120 (73.2%)	5 (3.0%)	22 (13.4%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.3%)	77.6	82^nd of 807 public high schools	89.8%		88.4	30^th of 792 public high schools	96.2%	52		72.0	79.0			52.0	88.0	82.0		$9,858	$399	$9,459
Port Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	18200 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7485	1,649	76	21.6	43.3%	888 (53.9%)	209 (12.7%)	390 (23.7%)	31 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.6%)	118 (7.2%)	35.5	468^th of 807 public high schools	42.0%		44.1	347^th of 792 public high schools	56.2%	121		38.0	42.0			31.0	42.0	65.0	60.0	$10,717	$897	$9,820
Charlotte Technical College	Public	9-12	18150 Murdock Cir	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7500	1	20	.0		1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Academy	Public	6-12	18300 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7555	257	16	16.0	62.6%	167 (65.0%)	21 (8.2%)	49 (19.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	7.7	686^th of 807 public high schools	15.0%		9.3	667^th of 792 public high schools	15.8%	19	11.0	25.0	6.0	15.0	0.0	15.0	32.0	30.0	20.0	$18,623	$1,551	$17,072
Lemon Bay High School	Public	9-12	2201 Placida Rd	Englewood	34224	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 629-4552	1,360	58	23.4	28.5%	1,122 (82.5%)	14 (1.0%)	160 (11.8%)	22 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.9%)	51.7	282^nd of 807 public high schools	65.1%		53	255^th of 792 public high schools	67.8%	27		57.0	58.0			31.0	50.0	71.0	73.0	$9,903	$774	$9,129
Venice Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Indian Ave	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 488-6726	2,584	109	23.7	30.7%	2,011 (77.8%)	32 (1.2%)	330 (12.8%)	63 (2.4%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	140 (5.4%)	73	115^th of 807 public high schools	85.7%		72.1	116^th of 792 public high schools	85.4%	1		64.0	67.0			78.0	74.0	82.0	78.0	$9,539	$491	$9,049
Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	1250 Cooper St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5450	1,994	86	23.1	40.7%	1,312 (65.8%)	184 (9.2%)	345 (17.3%)	31 (1.6%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	112 (5.6%)	44.4	374^th of 807 public high schools	53.7%		44.5	343^rd of 792 public high schools	56.7%	31		47.0	46.0			45.0	48.0	67.0	66.0	$9,659	$832	$8,828
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	26300 Airport Rd	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 637-5673	344	11	31.2	9.3%	229 (66.6%)	27 (7.8%)	58 (16.9%)	19 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	7 (2.0%)	86.2	44^th of 807 public high schools	94.5%		87.6	36^th of 792 public high schools	95.5%	8		82.0	89.0			62.0	97.0	88.0	100.0	$8,142	$00	$8,142

Frequently Asked Questions about North Port High School

What schools feed into North Port High School?

North Port High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Atwater Elementary
Elementary : Cranberry Elementary School
Elementary : Glenallen Elementary School
Elementary : Lamarque Elementary School
Elementary : Toledo Blade Elementary School
Middle : Heron Creek Middle School
Middle : Woodland Middle School

What is the racial makeup of North Port High School?

Students at North Port High School are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend North Port High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,562 students attended North Port High School.

What district is North Port High School in?

Sarasota

Is North Port High School a good school?

North Port High School ranks 372^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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