Venice High School is amazing! I'm in my Sophomore year and I've been there since 9th Grade. There's so many clubs to choose from, the classes are great, and most of the teachers are really nice people. I feel so confident walking around in Venice High, and proud that it's my school. People generally
... Read more respect others and there's fighting at a minimum. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/03/09
I must agree with the student who is unhappy with the guidance department and it's lack of organization and follow-thru. My child says they are grumpy and dismissive whenever he goes there for either a problem or direction. They shoo him away, telling him 'they'll call him down' but as of yet, it has
... Read more not happened. He has been happy with most of his teachers however, finds them interesting and 'not boring'. As mentioned previously, if you have not lived here your whole life the other students pretty much leave you to yourself, not welcoming and very judgmental. He has tried to blend in, make friends, join sports but is basically ignored because he's 'new'. Venice High could be a great campus but it lacks that extra support that some students need. And if you don't excel or make a name for yourself in some sport, well...you're on your own. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
This school is great if you're into the physically academic aspect, although not much effort for the students not involved in a sport. I feel many teachers need to either be monitored more often or take extra curriculum courses to freshen up their knowledge, many seem very uninterested. Most students
... Read more are not friendly around there, and that may be because of the small town feel. Most students only confine themselves to their own kind and very unwelcoming. The guidance department is always unorganized the counselors are very unhelpful and impatient. Not to mention the principal I've seen her around campus maybe 3 times in the 4 years and is unaware on how to formally greet a student, very unapproachable. However, 3/60 Teachers should be recognized for their hard work,dedication and compassion for the students well being and further success. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/02/09
I am reading the ratings and the comments about the guidance department. I must say that the guidance department has gone out of their way to help my student and other students that I know. I feel that it is a shame that a person would state that the department is less than par, perhaps you should
... Read more give guidance a try yourself and you will find great counselors. Please also note that some ratings are from years ago and they now have a new department with lots of smiling faces. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
I am a parent of two kids who graduated from VHS, and brother to 3 siblings who are also graduates and can attest to the long term commitment to excellece in academics, athletics and activities to promote the inclusion of all students. As the only high school in town, VHS recieves unparalled support
... Read more from the community both financially and spiritually. The school will be completely rebuilt by 2010 on the same campus as mandated by the public to keep the school as the geographic focal point of the city. If you are a parent considering this school, know that we have won state championships in Football Baseball and Volleball (twice) and have more girls athletic teams than any other school in the area. Couple this with with Award wining music and theater programs and A-Rated academics, you could not make a better choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/08
All the teachers are fantastic. They help me with my problems in life and with my school work so I can have a great future. Although, the Guidance Dept. is always busy and I'm not being able to get help when I need it the most. I think that they should get more information out for 9th and 10th graders
... Read more to participate in school and after school acticities. I would choose this school if you are confident in yourself and an easy-friend maker... Enjoy Venice High. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/30/07
I just recently graduated from Venice High School and I believe the school to be of great quality. Their efforts to improve the student's environment shows that they are really trying to better the school and some of the staff there are the most caring and experienced individuals that I have ever encountered.
... Read more Not many schools provide you with counselors and administrators that actually remember your name and the conversations that you have had with them. They also have an amazing performing arts program that provides students with experiences besides from the typical academic structure of school, and they encourage students to follow their passions whether they be music, acting, painting, writing, or whatever. This is a great school and I am proud to say that I have graduated from Venice High School. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/20/07
I'm a parent of 2 students that attended VHS, one in the honors academy and the other in the ESE program. The honors academy was exceptional in preparing my child for college. However, the ESE program didn't begin to prepare my other child for the outside world. Seems to me, VHS policy is to just push
... Read more the kids through that aren't top students. Being a tax payer which pays the salaries of these so called councilors and teachers,the ESE students deserve a lot more then they're getting Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/06
As a parent of a senior and a member of the School Advisory Council, I have seen VHS up close and am very pleased with the quality of education for my gifted student as well as for average and at risk students. Should a student not be athletically inclined, there is an excellent music (choral, band,
... Read more and orchestra) department as well as a vast assortment of clubs. Community involvement is incredibly high. $6 million was spent over the summer to improve science labs, beautification of the campus, and increased security. We are very proud of VHS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/06
This school is unable to handle students that did not start out there in 9th grade. If your student is a good studier, smart, started VHS in 9th and does not need any assistance at all (including guidance dept.) then they would probably do well at this school.
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2,197
Students per teacher:
51
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
157
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Venice schools — Venice High School is located at 1 Indian Ave, Venice FL 34285. 1 Indian Ave is in the 34285 ZIP code in Venice, FL The school district for Venice High School is the Sarasota County School District. Venice High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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