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State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice

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State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice ranks 108 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 87% of Florida high schools

Summary

State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice is a small, high-performing public charter high school in Venice, FL, serving 290 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-ranked Sarasota County School District.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic results and near-perfect graduation rates. In Geometry, 90% of students are proficient—23 points higher than nearby Venice Senior High School and 44 points higher than Port Charlotte High School. Biology proficiency reaches 93%, and the school has achieved a 100% graduation rate in four of the last five years. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 13.9%, less than half the state average and far below schools like Lemon Bay High School (38.7%) or The Academy (87.5%). The school’s collegiate model emphasizes independence and self-direction, which helps it achieve strong outcomes despite a higher student-teacher ratio of 26.3:1 and lower spending per student ($10,662) compared to larger area schools.

While the school’s state ranking has fluctuated slightly—from 30th to 108th in Florida—it remains in the top 15% of all high schools statewide. Its small size creates a focused, college-prep environment that contrasts sharply with the much larger comprehensive high schools nearby, such as North Port High School (2,557 students) and Charlotte High School. Families considering this school should note that it serves a moderate percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (32.76%), yet its academic performance consistently outpaces schools in the neighboring Charlotte County district, making it a standout choice for motivated students seeking a rigorous, supportive path to college.

290

Students ?

26.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,662

Per pupil spending ?

32.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8000 S Tamiami Trl
Venice, FL 34293

(941) 408-1430

District: Sarasota

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.4%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2022 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2022

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg70%

Florida avg63%

108^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 9 pts since 2022

From top 4% (2022) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 10High Schools in the Sarasota

9^th of 70Sarasota 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	74.1	108 of 838	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	80.6	71 of 844	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	77.6	82 of 807	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.4	30 of 792	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	88.3	31 of 774	96.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry90%+34 vs state

Biology 186%+12 vs state

English Language Arts73%+13 vs state

Algebra 168%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)	Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice	Public, Charter	9-12	8000 S Tamiami Trl	Venice	34293	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 408-1430	290	11	26.3	32.8%	210 (72.4%)	7 (2.4%)	43 (14.8%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	74.1	108^th of 838 public high schools	87.1%		80.6	71^st of 844 public high schools	91.6%	37		70.0	76.0			68.0	90.0	86.0		$10,662	$133	$10,529
North Port High School	Public	9-12	6400 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 423-8558	2,557	125	20.4	51.5%	1,561 (61.0%)	243 (9.5%)	527 (20.6%)	59 (2.3%)	5 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	157 (6.1%)	46.5	390^th of 838 public high schools	53.5%		41.1	450^th of 844 public high schools	46.7%	60		58.0	59.0			35.0	52.0	70.0	76.0	$12,704	$376	$12,328
Lemon Bay High School	Public	9-12	2201 Placida Rd	Englewood	34224	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 629-4552	1,343	66	20.3	26.7%	1,027 (76.5%)	33 (2.5%)	195 (14.5%)	23 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.6%)	54.1	283^rd of 838 public high schools	66.2%		54.2	280^th of 844 public high schools	66.8%	3		62.0	65.0			50.0	52.0	74.0	81.0	$12,090	$194	$11,896
Venice Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Indian Ave	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 488-6726	2,579	120	21.4	26.9%	1,962 (76.1%)	38 (1.5%)	333 (12.9%)	83 (3.2%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	155 (6.0%)	67	169^th of 838 public high schools	79.8%		71.4	138^th of 844 public high schools	83.6%	31		69.0	75.0			66.0	67.0	82.0	84.0	$12,477	$169	$12,307
Port Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	18200 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7485	1,730	82	21.0	43.0%	880 (50.9%)	233 (13.5%)	448 (25.9%)	37 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	124 (7.2%)	38.5	491^st of 838 public high schools	41.4%		31.7	567^th of 844 public high schools	32.8%	76		57.0	52.0			28.0	46.0	72.0	62.0	$11,699	$259	$11,441
The Academy	Public	6-12	18300 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7555	298	18	16.5	58.1%	186 (62.4%)	23 (7.7%)	65 (21.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.7%)	6.6	726^th of 838 public high schools	13.4%		6.3	724^th of 844 public high schools	14.2%	2	9.0	28.0	13.0	9.0	8.0	10.0	27.0	43.0	22.0	$23,932	$1,275	$22,657
Charlotte Technical College	Public	9-12	18150 Murdock Cir	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7500	12	18	.6		8 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	1250 Cooper St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5450	1,872	91	20.5	36.5%	1,157 (61.8%)	176 (9.4%)	404 (21.6%)	30 (1.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	97 (5.2%)	48.7	358^th of 838 public high schools	57.3%		44.3	407^th of 844 public high schools	51.8%	49		53.0	60.0			30.0	57.0	76.0	81.0	$11,590	$310	$11,281

Frequently Asked Questions about State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice

How many students attend State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?

In the 2024-25 school year, 290 students attended State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice.

What is the racial makeup of State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice?

Students at State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice are 72% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What district is State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice in?

Sarasota

Is State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice a good school?

State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice ranks 108^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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