District Information

The School District of Desoto County, located in a small and scenic agricultural community 40 miles to the east of Sarasota, Florida, our school district’s enroll 4,300 students comprising six schools which include three elementary schools (Memorial Elementary, West Elementary, and Nocatee Elementary), one middle school (DeSoto Middle), and one high school (DeSoto County High School). 
Please visit the following links to the Florida Department of Education's website for access to School Accountability Reports.

• http://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades/
• https://edudata.fldoe.org/ReportCards/Schools.html?school=0000&district=14

PK-12 Public School Data Publications & Reports (fldoe.org)

Florida Report Cards (fldoe.org)

Our Vision
Empowering every student with knowledge, skills, and opportunities to succeed in college, career, and life through innovation, collaboration, and unwavering support.

Our Mission
The School District of DeSoto County, in partnership with families and the community, is committed to:

• Deliver a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment,
• Open communication to strengthen collaboration and belonging,
• Guarantee all students have access to rigorous, high-quality instruction, and
• Shape responsible citizenship to inspire future leaders.

Our Beliefs
We believe

• every student can learn and achieve,
• our staff are transformative and make a profound impact on student success, and
• our community members are vital stakeholders in the educational process. 

 

We are #OneDeSoto, all for kids.