Matanzas High School

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Matanzas High School ranks 219 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Matanzas High School is a public high school located in Palm Coast, Florida, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,978 students. As part of the Flagler District, which is ranked 20th out of 68 districts in Florida and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, Matanzas High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, strong academic performance, and relatively diverse student population.

Matanzas High School has maintained four-year graduation rates ranging from 92.9% to 95.3% over the past five years, significantly higher than the 84.9% rate at nearby Flagler-Palm Coast High School. The school also generally outperforms the Flagler District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, including higher proficiency rates in End of Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) assessments. However, Matanzas High School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.3% in 2019-2020 to 32.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the 34.8% rate at Flagler-Palm Coast High School.

Matanzas High School's student population is relatively diverse, with a racial makeup of 62.23% White, 10.92% African American, and 16.63% Hispanic, slightly higher than the nearby Flagler-Palm Coast High School. The school has also seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 41.62% in 2020-2021 to 47.72% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the 52.48% rate at Flagler-Palm Coast High School. Additionally, Matanzas High School has a student-teacher ratio of 23:1, lower than the 24.3:1 ratio at Flagler-Palm Coast High School, suggesting a more favorable learning environment with smaller class sizes.

Detail:

Public 8-12

3535 Old Kings Rd N
Palm Coast, FL 32137

(386) 447-1575

District: Flagler

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,839

Feeder schools for Matanzas High School:

Elementary:	Belle Terre Elementary School
	Old Kings Elementary School
Middle:	Indian Trails Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 1,978

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

16.6%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Matanzas High School ranks better than 72.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Flagler School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.64. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Matanzas High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (16.6%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Matanzas High School is 23, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Flagler School District! (See more...)

Compare Matanzas High School employs 86 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Matanzas High School is $8,839. 2 high schools in the Flagler School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Matanzas High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Matanzas High School 219^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Matanzas High School in the ranking list.)

Flagler:

SchoolDigger ranks Flagler 20^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Matanzas High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	62.30	206^th	563	63.4%
2008	68.28	168^th	577	70.9%
2009	66.12	188^th	587	68.0%
2010	65.86	210^th	620	66.1%
2011	68.05	196^th	622	68.5%
2012	63.86	132^nd	606	78.2%
2013	70.70	126^th	648	80.6%
2014	61.84	216^th	687	68.6%
2016	63.74	155^th	693	77.6%
2017	61.82	166^th	714	76.8%
2018	54.74	231^st	716	67.7%
2019	51.13	279^th	734	62.0%
2021	46.31	301^st	746	59.7%
2022	50.89	269^th	774	65.2%
2023	52.13	269^th	792	66.0%
2024	58.64	219^th	807	72.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Matanzas High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	470	59	20	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	612
2007	759	103	36	106	6	n/a	n/a	30	1040
2008	1012	161	50	150	3	n/a	n/a	42	1418
2009	1040	158	46	145	4	n/a	n/a	50	1443
2010	1039	181	59	146	4	n/a	n/a	56	1485
2011	1030	184	59	176	9	1	56	0	1515
2012	1082	201	48	195	12	1	72	0	1611
2013	1113	172	47	201	10	0	82	0	1625
2014	1074	198	35	199	7	1	97	0	1611
2015	1056	177	42	236	6	0	97	0	1614
2016	1054	176	51	246	10	0	91	0	1628
2017	1051	177	50	267	8	0	85	0	1638
2018	1110	189	56	268	10	0	93	0	1726
2019	1098	176	57	265	10	0	99	0	1705
2020	1104	180	60	263	15	0	103	0	1725
2021	985	176	53	241	20	1	88	0	1564
2022	1070	185	58	275	16	4	108	0	1716
2023	1231	216	48	329	16	5	133	0	1978

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Matanzas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	612	44.0	13.9	29.9
2007	1040	76.0	13.7	27.9
2008	1418	84.0	16.9	26.2
2009	1443	89.1	16.2	38.3
2010	1485	90.0	16.5	42
2011	1515	78.0	19.4	47.3
2012	1611	75.0	21.4	54.7
2013	1625	77.0	21.1	52.9
2014	1611	73.0	22.0	48.7
2015	1614	68.0	23.7	55.9
2016	1628	68.0	23.9	48.5
2017	1638	70.0	23.4	46.2
2018	1726	73.0	23.6	49.9
2019	1705	65.0	26.2	48
2020	1725	68.0	25.3	45.6
2021	1564	61.0	25.6	41.6
2022	1716	69.0	24.8	45.3
2023	1978	86.0	23.0	47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Matanzas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	612	44.0	13.9	29.9
2007	1040	76.0	13.7	27.9
2008	1418	84.0	16.9	26.2
2009	1443	89.1	16.2	38.3
2010	1485	90.0	16.5	42
2011	1515	78.0	19.4	47.3
2012	1611	75.0	21.4	54.7
2013	1625	77.0	21.1	52.9
2014	1611	73.0	22.0	48.7
2015	1614	68.0	23.7	55.9
2016	1628	68.0	23.9	48.5
2017	1638	70.0	23.4	46.2
2018	1726	73.0	23.6	49.9
2019	1705	65.0	26.2	48
2020	1725	68.0	25.3	45.6
2021	1564	61.0	25.6	41.6
2022	1716	69.0	24.8	45.3
2023	1978	86.0	23.0	47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Matanzas High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$293 (4.3%)	$6,598 (95.7%)	$6,891
2019	$313 (4.3%)	$6,993 (95.7%)	$7,307
2020	$349 (4.7%)	$7,137 (95.3%)	$7,486
2021	$477 (5.9%)	$7,665 (94.1%)	$8,143
2022	$679 (7.8%)	$8,053 (92.2%)	$8,732
2023	$601 (6.8%)	$8,237 (93.2%)	$8,839

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Matanzas High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 279^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 269^th of 792 High schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Matanzas High School)	60	51	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Flagler)	61	52	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Matanzas High School)	57	53	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Flagler)	54	49	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Matanzas High School)	61	71	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Flagler)	69	71	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Matanzas High School)	73	69	4%
End of Course US History (Flagler)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Matanzas High School)	44	32	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Flagler)	62	54	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Matanzas High School)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Flagler)	63	53	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1705	1978	16%
African American	176	216	22.7%
American Indian	10	16	60%
Asian	57	48	15.8%
Hispanic	265	329	24.2%
Pacific Islander	0	5
White	1098	1231	12.1%
Two or More Races	99	133	34.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	47.7%	0.3%

Schools Near Matanzas High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Matanzas High School	Public	8-12	3535 Old Kings Rd N	Palm Coast	32137	Flagler County	Flagler	No	No	No	No	(386) 447-1575	1,978	86	23.0	47.7%	1,231 (62.2%)	216 (10.9%)	329 (16.6%)	48 (2.4%)	16 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	133 (6.7%)	58.6	219^th of 807 public high schools	72.9%		52.1	269^th of 792 public high schools	66.0%	50			58.0	59.0				47.0	64.0	71.0	72.0		$8,839	$601	$8,237
Flagler-Palm Coast High School	Public	9-12	5500 E Highway 100	Palm Coast	32164	Flagler County	Flagler	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 437-7540	2,523	104	24.3	52.5%	1,482 (58.7%)	387 (15.3%)	424 (16.8%)	65 (2.6%)	6 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	157 (6.2%)	46.5	343^rd of 807 public high schools	57.5%		49.1	297^th of 792 public high schools	62.5%	46			54.0	50.0				50.0	48.0	67.0	60.0		$9,244	$730	$8,513
Flagler Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	6-12	1769 E Moody Blvd	Bunnell	32110	Flagler County	Flagler	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 437-7526	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Iflagler-Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	1769 E Moody Blvd	Bunnell	32110	Flagler County	Flagler	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 437-7526	136	4	34.0	12.5%	91 (66.9%)	17 (12.5%)	20 (14.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.4%)	65.6	167^th of 807 public high schools	79.3%		49	301^st of 792 public high schools	62.0%	134	83.0	47.0	80.0	64.0	64.0	63.0	38.0	71.0	39.0	67.0	81.0	78.0	$9,770	$1,455	$8,316
Pedro Menendez High School	Public	9-12	600 State Road 206 W	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8660	1,519	76	19.8	38.9%	1,130 (74.4%)	133 (8.8%)	158 (10.4%)	21 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	69 (4.5%)	46	351^st of 807 public high schools	56.5%		49.6	289^th of 792 public high schools	63.5%	62			57.0	52.0				27.0	41.0	71.0	65.0		$9,726	$532	$9,195
Deep Creek Academy	Public	6-12	765 E. St. Johns Avenue	Hastings	32145	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 347-2162	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Matanzas High School

How many students attend Matanzas High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,978 students attended Matanzas High School.

What district is Matanzas High School in?

Flagler

What schools feed into Matanzas High School?

Matanzas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Belle Terre Elementary School
Elementary : Old Kings Elementary School
Middle : Indian Trails Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Matanzas High School?

Students at Matanzas High School are 62% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Matanzas High School a good school?

Matanzas High School ranks 219^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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