Sarasota Military Academy High School Campus

Sarasota Military Academy High School Campus

Charter High School | Grade 6-12
801 N Orange Ave,  Sarasota, FL
3.7
3.4
1,251 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Frederick Fout
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
27.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
22%
Science
31%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
62.9%
Female
37.1%
White
46.4%
Hispanic
40.6%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#72 Best Charter HS in Florida
#191 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 270 Students
University of Florida 216 Students
University of Central Florida 185 Students
Florida State University 185 Students
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota 157 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 115 Students
University of North Florida 108 Students
University of Miami 96 Students
Florida Atlantic University 80 Students
Florida International University 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Biology 40 Students
Aerospace Engineering 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Chemistry 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 267 Reviews
3.0 Junior
3/18/2024
Most of the teachers are decent with some very good ones and some that aren't great. The school as a whole needs to work on the campus and buildings themselves.
4.0 Senior
1/23/2024
Sarasota Military Academy is definitely for those who like structure and discipline. If you are looking for a school with good enough academics and a good learning curve this is the place. I love the leadership part of it and the military aspect of the school. It feels like family there and it's everything i needed to grow as a leader.
4.0 Senior
4/20/2023
My experience with Sarasota Military Academy is a complicated one. I love what the school stands for and the mission but some of the students bring it down. It is a JROTC based school with uniforms and military aspects everywhere you look. If I could change one thing it would be how the students view the school and their attitude towards it. This school gets viewed as punishment by most of it's students and not as the blessing that it is. It has taught me confidence and leadership capabilities not only towards the military but towards my everyday life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 18 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/17/2024
Not happy with how things were handled in regards to bullies. Also their communication skills were unsatisfactory.
1.0 parent
9/7/2019
Read above...If you really feel after reading this that SMA is a cut above then no one can help you. The bullying was less years ago but now no. Schools need to be fixed as no child is safe.
5.0 parent
11/4/2017
My son, a senior, has attended SMA since day 1 of freshman year. He decided in middle school that SMA is where he wanted to go. This smaller, Army JROTC based environment has done wonders for my son. As an incoming freshman, he was incredibly shy and uncomfortable around new people. Four years later...
5.0 parent
10/16/2017
Best high school education you can find in the area! SMA offers high academics with emphasis on positive characteristics like honor and integrity. I am an active volunteer at the school, and I witness these benefits daily. Couldn't be happier with this choice of schools!

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