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 

Sarasota Middle School - Panther Gifted Academy
(941) 361-6464

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