Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, Student Leadership Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Student Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Student Leadership Academy's student population of 330 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student Leadership Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Student Leadership Academy is 0.24, 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
#389 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
87%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Student Leadership Academy's ranking?
Student Leadership Academy is ranked #389 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Student Leadership Academy often compared to?
Student Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sky Academy Venice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Student Leadership Academy?
330 students attend Student Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Student Leadership Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Student Leadership Academy?
Student Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Student Leadership Academy offer ?
Student Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Student Leadership Academy part of?
Student Leadership Academy is part of Sarasota School District.
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