The Chiles Academy

868 George W Engram Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 115 students in grades 6-12, The Chiles Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Chiles Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

The Chiles Academy's student population of 115 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
115 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Chiles Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
<50%
52%
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(17-18)
<50%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Chiles Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
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Black
43%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Chiles Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Chiles Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of The Chiles Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
21-39%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Chiles Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Chiles Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Chiles Academy?
The graduation rate of The Chiles Academy is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Chiles Academy?
115 students attend The Chiles Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Chiles Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Chiles Academy?
The Chiles Academy has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Chiles Academy offer ?
The Chiles Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is The Chiles Academy part of?
The Chiles Academy is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is The Chiles Academy located?
The Chiles Academy is located in the Colemans Daytona neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Colemans Daytona.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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