Booker High School is a public high school in North Sarasota, Florida, United States. It is part of the Sarasota County Public Schools district. The athletic teams are known as the Tornadoes. The school was established to serve a predominantly African American community.
Serving 1,479 students in grades 9-12, Booker High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Booker High School's student population of 1,479 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, elevate, and empower every student, every day!
School Rankings
Booker High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2746 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
49%
38%
Black
22%
21%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sarasota School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker High School's ranking?
Booker High School is ranked #2746 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Booker High School often compared to?
Booker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sarasota High School, Riverview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker High School?
The graduation rate of Booker High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Booker High School?
1,479 students attend Booker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Booker High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker High School?
Booker High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker High School offer ?
Booker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker High School part of?
Booker High School is part of Sarasota School District.
In what neighborhood is Booker High School located?
Booker High School is located in the Newtown neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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