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Oak Park School

Q: Is Oak Park School a good school?

Oak Park School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Florida alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Oak Park School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 211 students attended Oak Park School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Oak Park School?

Students at Oak Park School are 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Public, Alternative Grades K-12

2250^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 0% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Oak Park School is an alternative public school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 221 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the highly-ranked Sarasota District, which is ranked 11th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 100% over the past few years, Oak Park School faces significant challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14% to 50.6%, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Oak Park School's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 10% of students projected to be proficient or better in certain subjects, compared to 71-83% for the district and 49-71% for the state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.23% to 64.25%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, despite the high spending per student, ranging from $50,857 to $71,968, and the low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.6 to 5.8, Oak Park School's academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages. This suggests that factors other than funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's challenges. Compared to nearby schools, such as Pine View School and the Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program, Oak Park School stands out as an alternative school with a unique student population and set of challenges.

211

Students ?

4.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$77,805

Per pupil spending ?

66.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7285 Hand Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241

(941) 361-6428

District: Sarasota

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

Hispanic:

20.4%

African American:

15.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — <1st percentile in 2009 → 2nd in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (9% vs 57% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (<1st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (51% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school9%

District avg66%

Florida avg57%

Elementary school

2,250^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 1%▬ steady since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

1,182^nd of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 2%▼ down 3 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Alternative Schools in the Sarasota

11^th of 67Sarasota among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	0.8	2250 of 2258	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.0	2207 of 2219	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	2.5	2099 of 2112	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	0.6	1910 of 1919	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	0.0	1846 of 1847	0.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	2.1	1771 of 1789	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	1.8	200 of 202	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	2.7	1182 of 1205	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	5.1	1047 of 1099	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	3.4	919 of 956	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	3.8	699 of 736	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	4.7	637 of 675	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	2.7	586 of 602	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	13.4	521 of 593	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2010	19.6	494 of 620	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	4.6	557 of 587	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	11.6	490 of 577	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	7.5	507 of 563	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	2.9	472 of 484	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Civics10%-61 vs state

Science10%-42 vs state

English Language Arts10%-45 vs state

Math5%-52 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oak Park School	Public, Alternative	K-12	7285 Hand Rd	Sarasota	34241	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6428	211	45	4.6	66.8%	114 (54.0%)	33 (15.6%)	43 (20.4%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.6%)								(n/a)			10.0			10.0					10.0			0.0	10.0	10.0					10.0	$77,805	$2,190	$75,615
Sarasota Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4748 Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 927-9000	103	0		2.9%	69 (67.0%)	3 (2.9%)	21 (20.4%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)								(n/a)						43.0	35.0							42.0		36.0	25.0	33.0	70.0	62.0	79.0	$5,548	$00	$5,548
Sarasota Virtual Academy (Virtual Franchise)	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4748 Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	Yes	No	(941) 924-1365	12	4	2.9		12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																						$11,438	$00	$11,438
Ese Special Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1960 Landings Blvd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 927-9000	0	0	.9		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pine View School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	2-12	1 Python Path	Osprey	34229	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 486-2001	1,752	106	16.5	10.3%	986 (56.3%)	25 (1.4%)	157 (9.0%)	406 (23.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	172 (9.8%)								(n/a)	99.0	99.0	100.0	98.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$13,268	$274	$12,993
Easter Seals	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	350 Braden Ave	Sarasota	34243	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 355-7637	12	10	1.2	25.0%	7 (58.3%)	1 (8.3%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Access To Education	Public, Alternative	3-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-6550	44	7	6.2	68.2%	7 (15.9%)	6 (13.6%)	23 (52.3%)	5 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.8%)								(n/a)																						$50,354	$11,573	$38,780
Palmshores Behavior Health Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1324 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 792-2222	88	0	78.0	9.1%	51 (58.0%)	15 (17.0%)	17 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.7%)								(n/a)					14.0	20.0	8.0						0.0	14.0		13.0	6.0			12.0	8.0
Horizons Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1910 27th St E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7470	429	24	17.8	74.1%	84 (19.6%)	116 (27.0%)	203 (47.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)								(n/a)				0.0	3.0	9.0	7.0	4.0				13.0	6.0	7.0		7.0	11.0	3.0	19.0	20.0	19.0	$15,649	$1,764	$13,885
Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Alternative	2-12	1803 5th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-3445	77	2	38.5	3.9%	37 (48.1%)	30 (39.0%)	10 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																						$5,962	$334	$5,628

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Park School

Is Oak Park School a good school?

Oak Park School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Florida alternative schools.

How many students attend Oak Park School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 211 students attended Oak Park School.

What is the racial makeup of Oak Park School?

Students at Oak Park School are 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Oak Park School in?

Sarasota

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