About the School
Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a nonprofit, tuition-free public charter school located in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 2002, it serves students in grades 6-12 across two campuses. The school emphasizes academic excellence alongside character and leadership development, following a military-style educational model. SMA's mission is to prepare students for college, careers, and citizenship, instilling values of Honor, Integrity, and Respect. The academy offers quality academics, including AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program, with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. The school serves approximately 1,099 students, with a dedicated high school for grades 9-12 and a middle school for grades 6-8. In addition to academics, SMA provides a range of extracurricular activities, including 29 sports programs and a Military Service Pathway. The main campus is located at 801 North Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL, and is led by Ms. Christina Bowman.