Now Accepting Applications — 2027–2028

2027–2028 Lottery
Application

Applications are now being accepted for students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 for the 2027–2028 school year.

This is an initial application for placement consideration. No fees required.

Application deadline: December 1, 2026.

Initial Application for Grades 6, 7 & 8 · Sarasota County Public Charter School · No tuition required

About the Admissions Process

Admission to SSA+S is determined through a fair, randomized lottery for all eligible applicants.

Grades 6–8

Arts-integrated public charter school education for middle school students.

Fair Lottery

Transparent, randomized selection ensures every eligible applicant has an equal chance.

Sibling Priority

Siblings of currently enrolled students receive a preference in the lottery.

~10 Minutes

The online application is straightforward and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.

How It Works

Four steps from application to enrollment

01

Complete the Application

Fill out student, household, and guardian information online.

02

Lottery Drawing

All eligible applications are entered into a randomized lottery.

03

Receive an Offer

Selected families are notified and receive an enrollment offer.

04

Submit Records

Complete enrollment by submitting required documentation.

Ready to Apply for the 2027–2028 Lottery?

The application takes about 10 minutes. Have your student's information and guardian contact details ready before you begin.

Need a seat for the current 2026–2027 school year?

SSAS is accepting current-year applications for possible openings in grades 6, 7, and 8. Placement is based on available space and approval by the Admissions Office.

Submitting an application does not guarantee placement.

Need Help?

(941) 330-1855

Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm

admissions@ssas.org

717 Central Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34236