SAIL High School, also known as School for Arts and Innovative Learning and formerly School for Applied Individualized Learning, is a public secondary school, serving grades 9-12 for the Leon County Schools in Tallahassee, Florida. A magnet school, it has a focus on arts and applied humanities.
Serving 381 students in grades 9-12, Sail ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sail ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sail's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sail ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sail is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1136 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
65%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sail's ranking?
Sail is ranked #1136 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sail often compared to?
Sailis often viewed alongside schools like Leon High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sail?
The graduation rate of Sail is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sail?
381 students attend Sail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sail students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sail?
Sail has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sail offer ?
Sail offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sail part of?
Sail is part of Leon School District.
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