2025.04.23_SDMC_'AAA'_HS_-_Site_Concept.pdf

The document is a site plan concept for SDMC 'AAA' High School, developed by Schenkel Shultz for the School District of Manatee County, Florida. The site plan depicts a comprehensive high school campus located on Rangeland Parkway, designed to accommodate 2,500 student stations, with an initial phase supporting 1,250 students across approximately 203,160 gross square feet. The plan includes multiple functional areas such as academics, administration, media center, auditorium, gymnasium, cafeteria, agriculture/horticulture zone, and extensive parking facilities. The site layout features 770 staff parking spaces, 180 additional parking spaces, bus drop-off areas, parent drop-off zones, and retention areas. The plan specifically notes that it utilizes the same building configuration as the Parrish Community High School, with a projected completion date of April 13, 2025.

The site plan concept reveals strategic spatial planning with dedicated areas for future expansion, including undesignated "future" zones that suggest potential growth potential. The agricultural/horticulture section is allocated 3+ acres, indicating a significant commitment to specialized educational programming. The campus design incorporates multiple retention areas and is situated near Lorraine Road, Post Boulevard, and 59th Avenue, suggesting careful consideration of geographical context and accessibility. The comprehensive design reflects a modern educational facility approach, balancing functional requirements with potential future adaptability, aligning with the School District of Manatee County's vision for a state-of-the-art educational infrastructure supporting comprehensive student learning environments.