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Volusia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 22,303 students in Volusia School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Volusia School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Volusia School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deltona High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
90 Schools
1,327 Schools
# Students
63,365 Students
1,003,792 Students
# Teachers
3,644 Teachers
46,906 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Volusia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
111 Students
2,766 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,198 Students
29,150 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14,644 Students
355,449 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
35%
# Black Students
10,217 Students
212,690 Students
% Black Students
16%
21%
# White Students
33,805 Students
365,498 Students
% White Students
54%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
1,808 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,292 Students
36,431 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,329
2,539
# Students in K Grade:
4,308
5,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,540
6,051
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,387
6,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,925
6,856
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,539
6,117
# Students in 5th Grade:
4,555
6,695
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,769
19,863
# Students in 7th Grade:
4,799
23,748
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,818
26,255
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,183
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,382
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,637
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,194
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,324 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,622 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$718 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$673 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,324
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,622
$11,627
Best Volusia School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Volusia County Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Grades: K-12
| 966 students
Rank: #33.
Volusia Online Learning-flvs (Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
Stewart Treatment Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3875 Tiger Bay Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Amikids Volusia
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Mason Ave Ste A
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 274-5786
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Spruce Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Taylor Rd
Port Orange, FL 32127
(386) 756-7200
Port Orange, FL 32127
(386) 756-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,569 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
The Chiles Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 322-6102
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1386 Indian Lake Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #1313.
New Smyrna Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 10th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-7101
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 423-7101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
Rank: #1414.
Deltona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wolf Pack Run
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7252
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 789-7252
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #1515.
Seabreeze High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 N Oleander Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 676-1400
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 676-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: #1616.
Volusia Virtual Instruction Program District Provided
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 734-7190
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1717.
Deland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Hill Ave
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6500
Deland, FL 32724
(386) 822-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,926 students
Rank: #1818.
Atlantic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-5600
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,266 students
Rank: #1919.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5274
Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-5274
Grades: 9-12
| 2,901 students
Rank: #2020.
Pine Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
926 Howland Blvd
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 860-3225
Deltona, FL 32738
(386) 860-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #2121.
T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 749-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #2222.
Mainland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1255 W International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 226-0300
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 226-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #2323.
Legacy Scholars Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 668-4774
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #2424.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 Central Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 944-1111
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2525.
Richard Milburn Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1031 Mason Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 304-0086
Grades: 9-12
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1300 Red John Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 947-5990
Grades: 8-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3840 Old Deland Rd
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 238-4788
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
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