SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org

Charter School 997 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a public charter school located in Sarasota, Florida, that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Operating under the philosophy of a military-style academy, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with leadership development and character education. While it is not a traditional military boot camp, the school utilizes the structure, discipline, and culture of the JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) program to foster personal accountability, community service, and academic excellence among its student body.

The academy is divided into two distinct campuses: the Prep (middle school) and the High School. Across both levels, SMA emphasizes a "whole student" approach, balancing college-preparatory coursework with extracurricular activities, sports, and civic engagement. By providing a structured environment that prioritizes honor, integrity, and self-discipline, Sarasota Military Academy aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, military service, or the professional workforce, regardless of the specific path they choose to pursue.

997

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	457
Black	45
Asian	24
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

Hispanic
457 (45.8%)
White
425 (42.6%)
Black
45 (4.5%)
Two or More
44 (4.4%)
Asian
24 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SARASOTA
Phone:	(941)926-1700
Website:	http://www.sarasotamilitaryacademy.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 152

Grade 8 168

Grade 9 142

Grade 10 151

Grade 11 137

Grade 12 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	152
Grade 8	168
Grade 9	142
Grade 10	151
Grade 11	137
Grade 12	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	392	39.3%
Male	605	60.7%

High School 9th - 12th