Is Imagine School At North Port a good school?

Imagine School At North Port ranks 1024 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Imagine School At North Port?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,177 students attended Imagine School At North Port.

What is the racial makeup of Imagine School At North Port?

Students at Imagine School At North Port are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Imagine School At North Port

Summary:

Imagine School At North Port is a public charter school serving 1,189 students in grades K-12 in North Port, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota School District. This school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and per-student spending, making it a standout educational option in the area.

Imagine School At North Port boasts impressive 4-year graduation rates ranging from 91.9% to 98.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also excels on a variety of state assessments, including End-of-Course exams, statewide science tests, and the FAST English Language Arts and Math assessments. With a higher per-student spending compared to the state average and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school appears to be investing significant resources into supporting student success.

While Imagine School At North Port shines in many areas, the school could benefit from focusing on increasing racial diversity, as it currently has a predominantly white student population. Additionally, the school has seen a steady rise in chronic absenteeism, an issue it should address to ensure all students are able to fully engage in their education. When compared to nearby schools like Charlotte Harbor School and Charlotte Virtual Franchise, Imagine School At North Port stands out as a high-performing option, though the virtual school also demonstrates strong performance in certain areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1000 Innovation Ave
North Port, FL 34289

(941) 426-2050

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
1024^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,120

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 1,177

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Hispanic:

18.4%

African American:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Imagine School At North Port ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.85. (See more...)

Compare Details Imagine School At North Port ranks better than 73.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.18. (See more...)

Compare Details Imagine School At North Port ranks better than 79.6% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Imagine School At North Port 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 (66.4%), Hispanic (18.4%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imagine School At North Port is 15.6. 3 alternative schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Imagine School At North Port employs 75 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imagine School At North Port is $11,120, which is the 3^rd highest among 3 alternative schools in the Sarasota School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Imagine School At North Port 314^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Imagine School At North Port in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Imagine School At North Port 165^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Imagine School At North Port in the ranking list.)

Sarasota:

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	52.45	981^st	1919	48.9%
2011	60.39	830^th	1985	58.2%
2012	59.71	805^th	1984	59.4%
2013	72.32	514^th	2029	74.7%
2014	60.86	796^th	2064	61.4%
2016	54.50	945^th	2087	54.7%
2017	54.93	929^th	2112	56.0%
2018	52.27	995^th	2118	53.0%
2019	67.78	672^nd	2182	69.2%
2021	65.96	737^th	2247	67.2%
2022	57.36	905^th	2219	59.2%
2023	56.84	920^th	2240	58.9%
2024	52.85	1024^th	2256	54.6%

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

Rank History for Imagine School At North Port

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	66.34	295^th	839	64.8%
2011	70.70	258^th	891	71.0%
2012	65.44	306^th	897	65.9%
2013	65.70	324^th	956	66.1%
2014	70.23	287^th	999	71.3%
2016	74.47	237^th	997	76.2%
2017	73.22	262^nd	1031	74.6%
2018	63.10	364^th	1035	64.8%
2019	64.59	361^st	1099	67.2%
2021	53.62	504^th	1136	55.6%
2022	59.69	424^th	1148	63.1%
2023	46.84	607^th	1177	48.4%
2024	71.18	314^th	1196	73.7%

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

Rank History for Imagine School At North Port

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2012	59.57	162^nd	606	73.3%
2013	56.82	230^th	648	64.5%
2014	76.06	110^th	687	84.0%
2016	52.98	251^st	693	63.8%
2017	53.20	253^rd	714	64.6%
2018	68.81	124^th	716	82.7%
2019	61.81	182^nd	734	75.2%
2021	53.29	243^rd	746	67.4%
2022	43.87	339^th	774	56.2%
2023	49.31	294^th	792	62.9%
2024	65.74	165^th	807	79.6%

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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.2)

50%

17%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2020

This school has helped to mold & educate my grandchildren, in a way that I see as wonderful, they love their school, teachers and friends. This is a school that cares about your child, even if you out on the weekend and you see a teacher or even if they see you first, they acknowledge you. Thank you ISNP for helping mold wonderful young adults. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The leadership of academics and athletics are very unfamiliar with the aspects of their job. They lack the proper experience to take this school in the right direction. Over the past year , there has been a steady decline in all aspects of the school from Admin. Many teachers are excellent, they just lack leadership. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, March 11, 2017

Love the teachers but administration has gone downhill. They are in over their head and very inexperienced. Poor choices are being made left and right and it is very concerning. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Imagine is an excellent school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Imagine School At North Port

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	386	17	11	57	3	n/a	n/a	38	512
2010	492	20	9	65	6	n/a	n/a	45	637
2011	571	42	11	102	6	0	35	0	767
2012	727	47	14	139	4	0	36	0	967
2013	811	76	13	151	6	0	47	0	1104
2014	738	51	18	156	7	1	38	0	1009
2015	789	46	14	128	2	1	47	0	1027
2016	843	64	20	143	4	4	49	0	1127
2017	871	86	25	148	6	0	45	0	1181
2018	853	90	33	142	5	3	51	0	1177
2019	853	81	36	162	3	3	48	0	1186
2020	863	82	33	168	2	2	52	0	1202
2021	831	79	33	183	2	1	49	0	1178
2022	828	80	34	187	1	1	45	0	1176
2023	817	71	36	204	1	1	59	0	1189
2024	782	76	37	216	0	1	65	0	1177

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 Imagine School At North Port

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	512	n/a	n/a	43.2
2010	637	40.0	15.9	48.5
2011	767	52.0	14.7	50.5
2012	967	60.0	16.1	55
2013	1104	77.0	14.3	56.9
2014	1009	74.0	13.6	47.9
2015	1027	73.0	14.0	51.7
2016	1127	70.0	16.1	51.8
2017	1181	79.0	14.9	52.9
2018	1177	85.0	13.8	57.3
2019	1186	71.0	16.7	48.4
2020	1202	71.0	16.9	45.2
2021	1178	71.0	16.5	45.9
2022	1176	71.5	16.4	49.7
2023	1189	75.0	15.8	50.1
2024	1177	75.0	15.6	52.1

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 Imagine School At North Port

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	512	n/a	n/a	43.2
2010	637	40.0	15.9	48.5
2011	767	52.0	14.7	50.5
2012	967	60.0	16.1	55
2013	1104	77.0	14.3	56.9
2014	1009	74.0	13.6	47.9
2015	1027	73.0	14.0	51.7
2016	1127	70.0	16.1	51.8
2017	1181	79.0	14.9	52.9
2018	1177	85.0	13.8	57.3
2019	1186	71.0	16.7	48.4
2020	1202	71.0	16.9	45.2
2021	1178	71.0	16.5	45.9
2022	1176	71.5	16.4	49.7
2023	1189	75.0	15.8	50.1
2024	1177	75.0	15.6	52.1

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 Imagine School At North Port

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$41 (0.5%)	$8,425 (99.5%)	$8,466
2019	$50 (0.6%)	$8,895 (99.4%)	$8,945
2020	$68 (0.8%)	$8,993 (99.2%)	$9,061
2021	$213 (2.2%)	$9,303 (97.8%)	$9,516
2022	$686 (6.8%)	$9,467 (93.2%)	$10,153
2023	$750 (6.7%)	$10,370 (93.3%)	$11,120

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imagine School At North Port

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 672^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 920^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.3%
Ranks 361^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 607^th of 1177 Middle schools	18.7%
Ranks 182^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 294^th of 792 High schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	72	55	17%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	70	63	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Imagine School At North Port)	69	65	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	60	69	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Imagine School At North Port)	71	74	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	72	72
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	69	41	28%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Imagine School At North Port)	57	37	20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Imagine School At North Port)	61	52	9%
5th Grade Science (Sarasota)	65	67	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	62	60	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	63	60	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Imagine School At North Port)	66	69	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	67	59	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	62	53	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	64	57	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Imagine School At North Port)	58	48	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	64	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	59	50	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	66	60	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Imagine School At North Port)	65	36	29%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	65	47	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Imagine School At North Port)	43	39	4%
8th Grade Science (Sarasota)	62	55	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	64	47	17%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	65	63	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Imagine School At North Port)	63	46	17%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	63	56	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Imagine School At North Port)	79	65	14%
End of Course Biology 1 (Sarasota)	77	72	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Imagine School At North Port)	70	68	2%
End of Course US History (Sarasota)	78	72	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Imagine School At North Port)	79	70	9%
End of Course Civics (Sarasota)	85	80	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Imagine School At North Port)	71	31	40%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sarasota)	73	69	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Imagine School At North Port)	59	30	29%
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	1186	1189	0.3%
African American	81	71	12.3%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	36	36
Hispanic	162	204	25.9%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	853	817	4.2%
Two or More Races	48	59	22.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.4%	50.1%	1.7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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)	EOC Civics (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Imagine School At North Port	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1000 Innovation Ave	North Port	34289	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 426-2050	1,177	75	15.6	52.1%	782 (66.4%)	76 (6.5%)	216 (18.4%)	37 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (5.5%)								(n/a)	58.0	53.0	49.0	66.0	58.0	71.0	59.0	61.0	73.0	39.0	49.0	73.0	57.0	55.0	40.0	54.0	71.0	57.0	84.0	71.0	84.0	$11,120	$750	$10,370
Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1445 Education Way	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 255-0808	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charlotte Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1445 Education Way	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 255-0808	81	0			59 (72.8%)	5 (6.2%)	16 (19.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						83.0		33.0								45.0	40.0	33.0		46.0		$6,644	$541	$6,103
Charlotte Harbor School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	22450 Hancock Ave	Port Charlotte	33980	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7440	140	24	5.8	71.4%	89 (63.6%)	20 (14.3%)	18 (12.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	10 (7.1%)								(n/a)									10.0													$55,256	$9,102	$46,154

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