• Magnet Schools and Special Programs

    Magnet schools, magnet programs and the district's special school, Oak Park, have specific admission criteria.

    Bus transportation is not provided for all magnet schools and programs. Parents should review the school's website or contact the school for more information regarding student qualifications and transportation requirements.

    Elementary School 

    (Students not residing in the International Baccalaureate School’s assigned attendance zone must apply for School Choice during the annual open application period.)

    Bay Haven School of Basics Plus - (Magnet School)
    (941) 359-5800 

    Oak Park School - (Special School)
    (941) 361-6428 

    Phillippi Shores Elementary School - International Baccalaureate School
    (941) 361-6424 

    Middle School 

    Booker Middle School - Visual and Performing Arts Program, AICE Program
    (941) 359-5824 

    Brookside Middle School - International Baccalaureate School, Marine Science Academy    
    (941) 361-6472

    Heron Creek Middle School - AICE Program 
    (941) 480-3371

    McIntosh Middle School - STEM A2 Magnet Program
    (941) 361-6520

    Oak Park School - (Special School)
    (941) 361-6428 

    Venice Middle School - Young Marines Program  
    (941) 486-2100 

    High School

    (Programs have specific admission criteria. Parents should review the website or contact the school for more information regarding student qualifications.)

    Booker High School - Visual and Performing Arts Program, AICE Program, Law Academy  
    (941) 344-2967 

    Oak Park School - (Special School)
    (941) 361-6428 

    Pine View School for the Gifted - (Magnet School)
    (941) 486-2001

    Riverview High School - Cyesis Teen Parent Program, International Baccalaureate Program
    (941) 923-1484 

    Sarasota High School - MAST Program, AICE Program, Circus Arts Program 
    (941) 955-0181 

    Suncoast Polytechnical High School - (Magnet School)
    (941) 921-3981 

    North Port High School - Visual and Performing Arts Program, Cyesis Teen Parent Program, AICE Program 
    (941) 423-8558 

    Venice High School - International Baccalaureate 
    (941) 488-6726

    High School/Adult 
    Suncoast Technical College (STC)
    (941) 924-1365