We are Sarasota! 

We expect success.

We create the environment that breeds success.

We put forth the effort to ensure that success happens!

Sarasota High School

2155 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 955-0181 • Fax (941) 361-6380
ACT/College Board Code 101585 

Sarasota High School collaboratively engages students and staff in a culture of learning to ensure high student achievement for all students.

Sarasota High School will be a high-functioning professional learning community that will graduate all students career and college ready, prepared to contribute to their community.

Ryan Chase, Principal

Lindsay Gallof,  Asst. Principal--Curriculum

Robin Livingston, Asst. Principal--Administration

Sean Donovan, Asst. Principal

Holly Hultgren, Asst. Principal 

Jason Jackson, Asst. Principal  

Alana Pietranton, Asst. Principal

 Dana Albanese, Guidance Department Chair 
Student Assignment: AICE, Grades 9th and 12th 

Lauren Taylor, Counselor
Student Assignment: A-F

Kim Dwyer, Counselor
Student Assignment: G-M

Cindy Rasmussen, Counselor
Student Assignment: N-Z

Star Conti, Counselor
Student Assignment: AICE, Grades 10th and 11th

Caitlin Summerford, ESE Counselor
Student Assignment: ESE 9th-12th

Cheryl Haller, College & Career Advisor
Leslee Odell, College & Career Advisor
Amp Campbell, College & Career Advisor
Jeffi Westberry, At-Risk Coordinator

School Enrollment

2500

Accreditation

Southern Association of Schools and Colleges

Grade Scale

A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 – 69
F Below 60

Class Rank

• Cumulative from Grade 9

• Determined by final yearly grades

• Weighted five point system

• Unweighted four point system

Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)

Language Arts: General Paper, English Language (AS and A), English Literature (AS)
Math: Pure Mathematics
Science: Biology (AS and A), Chemistry, Environmental Management, Marine Science (AS and A), Physics (AS)
Social Studies: US History, Global Perspectives, Psychology, Sociology
Electives: Spanish Language, Thinking Skills, Art & Design (AS and A), Digital Media & Design (AS & A)

College Board Advanced Placement

Mathematics: AB Calculus
Social Studies: US Government and Economics
Capstone: AP Seminar and Research

Honors Courses

Language Arts: Pre AICE English, English III & IV, Debate V, VI, VII & VIII, Journalism V & VI    
Spanish: Spanish III, IV
Mathematics: Pre AICE Math I, II, III, Algebra 2 Honors, Pre-Calculus
Science: Pre AICE Biology, Pre AICE Chemistry, Pre AICE Physics, Anatomy, Physical Science
Social Sciences: American Government, Economics, US History, World History
Electives: PRE AICE Spanish I, II, III, Research III, IV, V, Pre-AICE Photo/Animation, and Pre-AICE Art & Design