Spruce Creek High School

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Spruce Creek High School ranks 184 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spruce Creek High School is a public high school in Port Orange, Florida, serving 2,569 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Volusia County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and US History. Spruce Creek also boasts an impressive 98.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.

Spruce Creek High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-White students compared to nearby schools like Seabreeze High School and New Smyrna Beach High School. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 26.0% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than some of its neighbors, such as Seabreeze High School (32.9%) and New Smyrna Beach High School (39.7%).

Overall, Spruce Creek High School is a strong-performing institution, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's consistent academic excellence, high graduation rates, and diverse student population suggest it is providing a quality educational experience for its students, making it a standout option in the Volusia County School District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

801 Taylor Rd
Port Orange, FL 32127

(386) 756-7200

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,405

Feeder schools for Spruce Creek High School:

Elementary:

Port Orange Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 2,568

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.6%

African American:

10.5%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spruce Creek High School ranks better than 77.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 11 ranked high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spruce Creek High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (69.6%), African American (10.5%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spruce Creek High School is 22.3. 11 high schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Spruce Creek High School employs 115 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spruce Creek High School is $8,405. 9 high schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Spruce Creek High School 184^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Spruce Creek High School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spruce Creek High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	84.28	64^th	484	86.8%
2005	87.88	44^th	487	91.0%
2006	89.70	34^th	477	92.9%
2007	87.04	49^th	563	91.3%
2008	87.95	44^th	577	92.4%
2009	86.07	63^rd	587	89.3%
2010	85.16	68^th	620	89.0%
2011	84.77	78^th	622	87.5%
2012	67.48	109^th	606	82.0%
2013	78.25	78^th	648	88.0%
2014	75.00	117^th	687	83.0%
2016	77.38	71^st	693	89.8%
2017	67.69	128^th	714	82.1%
2018	62.61	168^th	716	76.5%
2019	59.73	196^th	734	73.3%
2021	60.01	179^th	746	76.0%
2022	52.61	248^th	774	68.0%
2023	54.66	244^th	792	69.2%
2024	63.45	184^th	807	77.2%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Spruce Creek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1445	216	26	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	1704
1989	1437	205	22	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1686
1990	1429	208	26	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	1695
1991	1904	291	39	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	2272
1992	1958	296	40	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	2330
1993	2033	257	42	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	2371
1994	2134	302	55	56	4	n/a	n/a	0	2551
1995	1451	237	63	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1800
1996	1451	237	63	45	4	n/a	n/a	0	1800
1997	1471	239	56	46	4	n/a	n/a	0	1816
1998	1577	262	52	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	1938
1999	1642	268	51	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	2000
2000	1766	264	58	46	2	n/a	n/a	0	2136
2001	1889	302	60	49	4	n/a	n/a	0	2304
2002	2054	254	62	58	9	n/a	n/a	0	2437
2003	2054	254	62	58	9	n/a	n/a	0	2437
2004	2190	237	75	76	7	n/a	n/a	0	2585
2005	2286	234	75	81	9	n/a	n/a	0	2685
2006	2355	230	91	84	9	n/a	n/a	0	2769
2007	2351	213	88	86	3	n/a	n/a	42	2783
2008	2261	222	90	105	5	n/a	n/a	50	2733
2009	2245	197	101	105	6	n/a	n/a	63	2717
2010	2184	216	133	148	4	n/a	n/a	97	2782
2011	2207	237	135	158	5	1	96	0	2839
2012	2204	239	147	153	4	2	84	0	2833
2013	2174	253	145	157	4	1	91	0	2825
2014	2102	257	130	157	8	2	71	0	2727
2015	1998	262	135	147	11	2	68	0	2623
2016	2037	269	143	157	12	1	72	0	2691
2017	1990	262	149	150	10	2	75	0	2638
2018	1949	266	161	145	10	2	81	0	2614
2019	1924	226	159	159	5	4	90	0	2567
2020	1841	245	151	158	6	3	82	0	2486
2021	1710	208	151	160	9	3	84	0	2325
2022	1776	251	148	192	11	4	88	0	2470
2023	1811	301	143	193	9	6	106	0	2569
2024	1788	270	151	230	8	6	115	0	2568

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spruce Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1704	90.0	18.9	4.9
1989	1686	88.0	19.1	6.6
1990	1695	98.0	17.2	7
1991	2272	119.0	19.0	5.5
1992	2330	125.0	18.6	10.1
1993	2371	128.0	18.5	12.5
1994	2551	131.0	19.5	16.3
1995	1800	114.0	15.8	15.6
1996	1800	114.0	15.8	15.6
1997	1816	104.0	17.5	14.9
1998	1938	108.0	17.9	14.4
1999	2000	114.0	17.5	15.1
2000	2136	124.0	17.2	10.5
2001	2304	137.0	16.8	10.9
2002	2437	139.0	17.5	9.9
2003	2437	139.0	17.5	9.9
2004	2585	143.0	18.1	10.4
2005	2685	149.0	18.0	10.9
2006	2769	163.0	17.0	14.6
2007	2783	172.0	16.2	13.8
2008	2733	171.5	15.9	15.2
2009	2717	159.0	18.9	17.6
2010	2782	142.5	19.5	21.3
2011	2839	142.7	19.8	25.3
2012	2833	144.7	19.5	25.7
2013	2825	143.0	19.7	26.2
2014	2727	136.0	20.0	30.3
2015	2623	140.0	18.7	32.1
2016	2691	141.0	19.0	36.7
2017	2638	136.0	19.3	37.6
2018	2614	137.0	19.0	38.6
2019	2567	122.0	21.0	36.7
2020	2486	117.5	21.1	34.8
2021	2325	108.0	21.5	38.2
2022	2470	111.0	22.2	39.5
2023	2569	115.0	22.3	36.9
2024	2568	115.0	22.3	38.5

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 Spruce Creek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1704	90.0	18.9	4.9
1989	1686	88.0	19.1	6.6
1990	1695	98.0	17.2	7
1991	2272	119.0	19.0	5.5
1992	2330	125.0	18.6	10.1
1993	2371	128.0	18.5	12.5
1994	2551	131.0	19.5	16.3
1995	1800	114.0	15.8	15.6
1996	1800	114.0	15.8	15.6
1997	1816	104.0	17.5	14.9
1998	1938	108.0	17.9	14.4
1999	2000	114.0	17.5	15.1
2000	2136	124.0	17.2	10.5
2001	2304	137.0	16.8	10.9
2002	2437	139.0	17.5	9.9
2003	2437	139.0	17.5	9.9
2004	2585	143.0	18.1	10.4
2005	2685	149.0	18.0	10.9
2006	2769	163.0	17.0	14.6
2007	2783	172.0	16.2	13.8
2008	2733	171.5	15.9	15.2
2009	2717	159.0	18.9	17.6
2010	2782	142.5	19.5	21.3
2011	2839	142.7	19.8	25.3
2012	2833	144.7	19.5	25.7
2013	2825	143.0	19.7	26.2
2014	2727	136.0	20.0	30.3
2015	2623	140.0	18.7	32.1
2016	2691	141.0	19.0	36.7
2017	2638	136.0	19.3	37.6
2018	2614	137.0	19.0	38.6
2019	2567	122.0	21.0	36.7
2020	2486	117.5	21.1	34.8
2021	2325	108.0	21.5	38.2
2022	2470	111.0	22.2	39.5
2023	2569	115.0	22.3	36.9
2024	2568	115.0	22.3	38.5

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 Spruce Creek High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$272 (4.1%)	$6,360 (95.9%)	$6,632
2019	$316 (4.5%)	$6,665 (95.5%)	$6,981
2020	$258 (3.8%)	$6,615 (96.3%)	$6,872
2021	$515 (6.5%)	$7,457 (93.6%)	$7,971
2022	$1,121 (14.3%)	$6,745 (85.7%)	$7,866
2023	$1,065 (12.7%)	$7,341 (87.3%)	$8,405

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spruce Creek High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 244^th of 792 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Creek High School)	67	60	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	51	45	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Spruce Creek High School)	65	54	11%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Spruce Creek High School)	81	75	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Volusia)	73	66	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Spruce Creek High School)	57	61	4%
End of Course US History (Volusia)	64	57	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Spruce Creek High School)	48	23	25%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Spruce Creek High School)	59	37	22%
End of Course Geometry (Volusia)	55	40	15%
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	2567	2569	0.1%
African American	226	301	33.2%
American Indian	5	9	80%
Asian	159	143	10.1%
Hispanic	159	193	21.4%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	1924	1811	5.9%
Two or More Races	90	106	17.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	36.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Spruce Creek High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spruce Creek High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 Taylor Rd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 756-7200	2,568	115	22.3	38.5%	1,788 (69.6%)	270 (10.5%)	230 (9.0%)	151 (5.9%)	8 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	115 (4.5%)	63.5	184^th of 807 public high schools	77.2%		54.7	244^th of 792 public high schools	69.2%	60	64.0	64.0	47.0	55.0	79.0	74.0	$8,405	$1,065	$7,341
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1250 Reed Canal Rd	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-5600	1,227	68	18.0	57.4%	679 (55.3%)	289 (23.6%)	158 (12.9%)	24 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (6.2%)	47.2	334^th of 807 public high schools	58.6%		39.5	394^th of 792 public high schools	50.3%	60	49.0	47.0	50.0	42.0	70.0	70.0	$11,380	$1,732	$9,647
Mainland High School	Public	9-12	1255 W International Speedway	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 226-0300	1,925	92	20.9	70.3%	649 (33.7%)	841 (43.7%)	261 (13.6%)	44 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (6.8%)	33.8	493^rd of 807 public high schools	38.9%		29.5	504^th of 792 public high schools	36.4%	11	35.0	42.0	47.0	43.0	61.0	55.0	$9,563	$1,469	$8,093
The Chiles Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	868 George W Engram Blvd	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 322-6102	106	2	53.0	87.7%	21 (19.8%)	45 (42.5%)	31 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)								(n/a)							$12,133	$2,868	$9,266
Richard Milburn Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1031 Mason Ave	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 304-0086	882	16	55.1	75.7%	305 (34.6%)	288 (32.7%)	237 (26.9%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.1%)	2	792^nd of 807 public high schools	1.9%		2.6	770^th of 792 public high schools	2.8%	22	5.0	6.0	6.0	2.0	8.0	14.0	$7,375	$431	$6,944
Amikids Volusia	Public	6-12	1420 Mason Ave Ste A	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 274-5786	22	0		86.4%	10 (45.5%)	9 (40.9%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Daytona Juvenile Residential Facility	Public	6-12	1386 Indian Lake Rd	Daytona Beach	32124	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 947-5990	19	4	4.7	15.8%	14 (73.7%)	3 (15.8%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dept. Of Corrections Educational Program	Public	8-12	1300 Red John Dr	Daytona Beach	32124	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 947-5990	13	1	13.0	69.2%	0 (0.0%)	11 (84.6%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
New Smyrna Beach High School	Public	9-12	1015 10th St	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 423-7101	1,738	82	21.1	43.2%	1,416 (81.5%)	114 (6.6%)	109 (6.3%)	17 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (4.4%)	50.3	298^th of 807 public high schools	63.1%		48.4	305^th of 792 public high schools	61.5%	7	45.0	49.0	44.0	39.0	76.0	75.0	$9,738	$1,230	$8,508
Seabreeze High School	Public	9-12	2700 N Oleander Ave	Daytona Beach	32118	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 676-1400	1,695	77	22.1	41.4%	1,261 (74.4%)	175 (10.3%)	139 (8.2%)	46 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	69 (4.1%)	65.2	170^th of 807 public high schools	78.9%		55.5	236^th of 792 public high schools	70.2%	66	62.0	64.0	62.0	54.0	77.0	81.0	$9,151	$1,345	$7,807

Frequently Asked Questions about Spruce Creek High School

What district is Spruce Creek High School in?

Volusia

What schools feed into Spruce Creek High School?

Spruce Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Port Orange Elementary School

How many students attend Spruce Creek High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,568 students attended Spruce Creek High School.

What is the racial makeup of Spruce Creek High School?

Students at Spruce Creek High School are 70% White, 11% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Spruce Creek High School a good school?

Spruce Creek High School ranks 184^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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