Nokomis Schools Sarasota County
Public and Private Schools
There are several opportunities for higher education in Sarasota. Sarasota has ten local colleges, including New College. New College is an independent public honors college for the state of Florida. It is the only Florida school selected for Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. The Ringling School of Art & Design offers internationally renowned classes in the fine arts.
There are several opportunities for higher education in Sarasota. Sarasota has ten local colleges, including New College. New College is an independent public honors college for the state of Florida. It is the only Florida school selected for Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. The Ringling School of Art & Design offers internationally renowned classes in the fine arts.
Sarasota County School Board
1960 Landings Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34231
941-927-9000
Sarasota County School Website
Sarasota County School System Cities Include: Sarasota, Englewood, Casey Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Siesta Key, Venice
Sarasota County New Student Information
Florida Schools Rated Here
Every public school in Florida, Elementary through High School
Sarasota County School, Pine View Public Gifted School
Private Schools in Sarasota & Manatee Counties
In national surveys,
Sarasota County Schools were rated:
• One of the top 100 districts in the nation (Money Magazine)
• #1 in Florida based on characteristics most valued by business and industry (Expansion Management magazine)
• One of only 15% of school districts in the country to receive the "What Parents Want Award"
Sarasota County Schools are #1 in the state in:
• Percentage of Five Star Schools for exemplary community involvement
Personnel
The school system is one of the largest employers in the county. This district has one of the lowest administrative costs in the state.
Instructional - 2,134
Classified - 2,009
Administrators - 115
Total - 4,258
Master's Degree
District - 60.01%
State - 39.34%
In 2000-2001, beginning teacher's salary was $26,795 with a bachelor's degree, $30,506 with a master's degree, and $33,986 with a doctorate.
Sarasota School Profiles
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Number of Schools
|
Student Enrollment
|
| Elementary |
19 |
15,677 |
| Middle |
5 |
6,339 |
| K-8 |
1 |
1,665 |
| High |
5 |
9,226 |
| Exceptional |
2 |
**1,963 |
| Alternative Programs |
12 |
***604 |
| |
|
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| TOTAL |
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35,474 |
** Exceptional schools include Pine View School for the Gifted and Oak Park.
*** There are a variety of alternative programs and three charter schools.
Racial / Ethnic Composition
| Caucasian |
81.1% |
| African American |
9.7% |
| Hispanic |
6.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Rim |
1.3% |
| Native American |
.2% |
| Multiracial |
1.6% |
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