2026 - 27 Open Enrollment BEGINS!

Character with Purpose for Grades 6-12.

Become an SMA Eagle and discover how high you SOAR!

 
Capacity:
6th Grade: 124
7th Grade: 126
8th Grade: 138
 
9th Grade: 178
10th Grade: 134
11th Grade: 138
12th Grade: 120

Required

2026 - 2027 OPEN ENROLLMENT

Happy Cadets

 

Student Application

Florida law mandates that charter schools must utilize a random selection process (lottery) when they receive more applications than their capacity allows. Filling out this form does not ensure admission. You can find detailed information about the lottery procedure and its schedule on the school's website. 


 

Current 8th Grade SMA Eagle ~

Your seat is reserved!

You automatically have a seat reserved for you for 9th grade at SMA High School in Downtown Sarasota. 
There is no need to fill out an outside application. Please complete the form below to confirm your seat for next year!

2026-27 Confirmation

If you have any questions or would like to attend a tour of our high school, please click here. Our 8th grade visit to downtown is scheduled for January 28th and 29th.

 

Student Information

Genderrequired
Please choose the enrolling grade for next school year.
Current GraderequiredPlease choose your current grade in the 2025-26 school year.
Please choose your current grade in the 2025-26 school year.
If a seat becomes available for your current grade, would you be interested in 2nd semester enrollment?required
Bus Pickup Spots are available throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties for your convenience.
*Must live in Florida to receive an enrollment offer. Proof of residence needs to be provided.

Thank you for your interest in Sarasota Military Academy. At this time, we can not move forward in submitting an application as you do not live near or plan on moving to the area of our campus for a daily commute. 

We wish you all the best in your search and let us know if your situation changes to move to the area!


Primary Parent / Guardian Information

Does student live with:required
Can receive text messages?required
Tell us the most important reason for choosing SMA!required

Second Parent / Guardian Information

ONLY list additional Legal Guardian. If not a legal guardian, please do not provide information.

Can receive text messages?

Lottery Preferences

You can access the list of available preferences through the lottery process by referring to the online lottery process details. Please choose any preferences that are applicable to your family.

Military Families Preference
Does any of the following apply?

Sibling Information

Include siblings already attending the school, or applying at the same time.


The school will provide the programs and services, including supplemental supports and services, and accommodations, to ensure the academic success of students with disabilities whose education needs can be met in a regular classroom environment with at least 80% of instruction occurring in a class with non-disabled peers.

Sarasota Military Academy complies with the State Statutes on Veterans' Preferences and prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, services or activities, or employment conditions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national origin, genetic information, marital status, qualified disability defined under the ADAAA, or on the basis of the use of a language other than English, except as provided by law.

Parent Signature

By signing this agreement electronically, I acknowledge, accept, and agree to all the aforementioned
Acknowledgementrequired

This is to certify that all the information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that inadequate information my result in delayed entry. I understand that submitting false residency information on this application is illegal and may result in your application being revoked. I understand that the school is not responsible for errors made by me on this application (such as grade, birthdate, schools selected and/or incorrect school year application).

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Join Us on Campus

Join Us Downtown

SMA Prep Campus, Grades 6-8
3101 Bethel Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240

PrepAdmissions@oursma.org

941.877.PREP (7737)

SMA High School Campus, Grades 9-12
801 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Admissions@oursma.org

941.926.1700