Suncoast Polytechnical High School

Summary:

Suncoast Polytechnical High School is a public high school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 585 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District, which is rated 8th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Suncoast Polytechnical High School consistently outperforms the Sarasota district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 78% proficiency in Algebra 1 compared to 64% in Sarasota and 55% in Florida. The school also maintains exceptionally high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 97.4% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Suncoast Polytechnical High School has been ranked as high as 13th out of 807 schools in Florida and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest possible rating, for several years.

Compared to nearby schools like Booker High School, Suncoast Polytechnical High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance and diverse student population, which includes a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students than the surrounding area. While the school's success can be attributed to factors like its focus on polytechnical education and strong leadership, it is important to consider potential challenges, such as maintaining high levels of student engagement and addressing any achievement gaps within the diverse student body.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 4650 Beneva Rd
       Sarasota, FL  34233


(941) 921-3981

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,428 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.3%
Hispanic:
25.1%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Suncoast Polytechnical High School ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Sarasota School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.68. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Suncoast Polytechnical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (25.1%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suncoast Polytechnical High School is 20.8. 8 high schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Suncoast Polytechnical High School employs 28 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suncoast Polytechnical High School is $10,428, which is the 4th highest among 9 high schools in the Sarasota School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Suncoast Polytechnical High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Suncoast Polytechnical High School 13th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Suncoast Polytechnical High School in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

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


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Rank History for Suncoast Polytechnical High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 88.64 41st 620 93.4%
2011 91.36 37th 622 94.1%
2012 82.57 35th 606 94.2%
2013 89.37 27th 648 95.8%
2014 87.87 37th 687 94.6%
2016 85.97 37th 693 94.7%
2017 81.99 49th 714 93.1%
2018 87.06 30th 716 95.8%
2019 87.04 27th 734 96.3%
2021 87.77 28th 746 96.2%
2022 90.57 23rd 774 97.0%
2023 90.29 22nd 792 97.2%
2024 91.68 13th 807 98.4%
See the entire list of Florida High School Rankings!

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

Suncoast Polytechnical High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Suncoast Polytechnical High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 126 11 1 8 0 n/a n/a 4 150
2010 235 24 5 31 1 n/a n/a 12 308
2011 312 31 7 63 1 0 21 0 435
2012 381 44 14 85 0 0 25 0 549
2013 375 33 16 78 0 0 23 0 525
2014 372 26 17 87 2 1 23 0 528
2015 393 13 17 90 1 1 26 0 541
2016 427 10 17 94 2 2 18 0 570
2017 410 14 19 103 3 0 18 0 567
2018 401 13 17 108 4 1 16 0 560
2019 382 12 17 131 4 1 18 0 565
2020 374 15 16 128 3 0 26 0 562
2021 356 15 13 141 2 0 24 0 551
2022 350 12 14 143 0 0 22 0 541
2023 388 13 8 147 0 0 29 0 585

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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 150 8.0 18.8 28.1
2010 308 16.0 19.2 37.8
2011 435 21.0 20.7 40.5
2012 549 25.0 21.9 39.5
2013 525 25.0 21.0 38.1
2014 528 26.0 20.3 37.5
2015 541 23.0 23.5 41
2016 570 23.0 24.7 36
2017 567 25.0 22.6 36.5
2018 560 26.0 21.5 43
2019 565 26.0 21.7 35.6
2020 562 27.0 20.8 32.6
2021 551 27.0 20.4 35.2
2022 541 27.0 20.0 35.1
2023 585 28.0 20.8 37.1

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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 150 8.0 18.8 28.1
2010 308 16.0 19.2 37.8
2011 435 21.0 20.7 40.5
2012 549 25.0 21.9 39.5
2013 525 25.0 21.0 38.1
2014 528 26.0 20.3 37.5
2015 541 23.0 23.5 41
2016 570 23.0 24.7 36
2017 567 25.0 22.6 36.5
2018 560 26.0 21.5 43
2019 565 26.0 21.7 35.6
2020 562 27.0 20.8 32.6
2021 551 27.0 20.4 35.2
2022 541 27.0 20.0 35.1
2023 585 28.0 20.8 37.1

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 Suncoast Polytechnical High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $120 (1.5%) $7,820 (98.5%) $7,940
2019 $129 (1.5%) $8,326 (98.5%) $8,456
2020 $171 (2.0%) $8,525 (98.0%) $8,696
2021 $353 (3.9%) $8,761 (96.1%) $9,114
2022 $710 (6.9%) $9,646 (93.1%) $10,356
2023 $685 (6.6%) $9,743 (93.4%) $10,428

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suncoast Polytechnical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 734 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 792 High schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast Polytechnical High School)8786
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6563
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast Polytechnical High School)9186
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)6356
 7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Suncoast Polytechnical High School)9798
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Sarasota)7772
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Suncoast Polytechnical High School)9498
 4%
   End of Course US History (Sarasota)7872
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Suncoast Polytechnical High School)8286
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)7369
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Suncoast Polytechnical High School)8891
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Sarasota)7064
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students565585
 3.5%
African American1213
 8.3%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic131147
 12.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White382388
 1.6%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%37.1%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Suncoast Polytechnical High School

Students at Suncoast Polytechnical High School are 66% White, 25% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 585 students attended Suncoast Polytechnical High School.

Yes! Suncoast Polytechnical High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 807 Florida high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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