Sarasota County Schools Earns ‘A’ Grade For 2023-24 School Year

SARASOTA, FL — Sarasota County Schools once again earned an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year.

It’s the 21st consecutive school year the district has earned an “A,” according to a news release.

“This year, Sarasota County Schools was, once again, awarded an overall "A" grade, showcasing the dedication, hard work, and collaborative efforts of our students, educators, staff, and community members,” the district said.

The FDOE, which has produced school grades since 1998-99 and district grades since 2003-04, used an updated school grading system to determine school grades for the last school year.

In 2024, nearly 1,300 schools statewide earned an “A” grade, a 6-percentage point increase over 2023, FDOE said in a news release. Additionally, the number of schools earning a “D” or “F” grade decreased, with 81 fewer schools earning a “D” and 17 fewer schools earning an “F.”

Ninety-five percent of all district-managed schools also individually earned an “A” or “B” grade.

“Even more impactful, Sarasota County Schools improved an impressive 49 points on the overall district accountability system that currently has 12 components with the addition of the (third)-grade English Language Arts Achievement cell this year. Furthermore, Sarasota County's (third)-grade English Language Arts achievement ranks (second) amongst all 67 Florida school districts,” the district said.