VENICE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SARASOTA
1 INDIAN AVE
VENICE, FL 34285
2,579 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Venice Senior High School, located at 1 Indian Avenue in Venice, Florida, is a prominent public secondary school within the Sarasota County School District. As the home of the "Indians," the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, athletics, and extracurricular engagement. The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and numerous opportunities for students to prepare for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Venice High School is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and tradition. The institution provides a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, encouraging a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on modernizing learning environments and supporting student growth, the school emphasizes both personal development and community involvement, striving to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to excel in an ever-evolving global society.
2,579
Total Students
120.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,962 (76.1%)
  • Hispanic
    333 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    155 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    83 (3.2%)
  • Black
    38 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SARASOTA
Phone: (941)488-6726
Website: http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/venicehigh
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 120.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 506
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 189

* 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 9 642
Grade 10 680
Grade 11 671
Grade 12 586
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
STATE COLLEGE OF FLA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL-VENICE
SARASOTA
Charter School 290 Students
8000 S TAMIAMI TRL
VENICE, FL 34293 (8.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th