Atlantic High School

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Atlantic High School ranks 334 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Atlantic High School is a public high school located in Port Orange, Florida, serving 1,266 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atlantic High School stands out from nearby schools like New Smyrna Beach High School and Seabreeze High School in several ways. The school has a more diverse student population, with 23.38% African American and 11.69% Hispanic students, higher than the surrounding area. Atlantic High has also seen a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate, reaching 93.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, the school faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 15.1% to 35.3% in recent years, notably higher than nearby schools.

Academically, Atlantic High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts, are lower than the state and district averages. This may be influenced by the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 19.1, compared to nearby schools ranging from 20.3 to 38.3. Additionally, Atlantic High serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 51.74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the surrounding area. Despite these challenges, the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $7,971 in 2019-2020 to $11,380 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129

(386) 322-5600

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
334^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,380

Feeder schools for Atlantic High School:

Elementary:	Horizon Elementary School
	South Daytona Elementary School
	Sweetwater Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 1,227

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.3%

African American:

23.6%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atlantic High School ranks better than 58.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.17. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Atlantic 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 Student population at Atlantic High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), African American (23.6%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atlantic High School is 18, which is the 4^th best among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Atlantic High School employs 67.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlantic High School is $11,380, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic High School 334^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Atlantic 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 Atlantic High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	51.21	262^nd	484	45.9%
2005	38.76	329^th	487	32.4%
2006	40.64	309^th	477	35.2%
2007	45.06	324^th	563	42.5%
2008	43.91	347^th	577	39.9%
2009	41.39	371^st	587	36.8%
2010	44.86	385^th	620	37.9%
2011	41.38	406^th	622	34.7%
2012	30.88	395^th	606	34.8%
2013	58.98	207^th	648	68.1%
2014	59.30	234^th	687	65.9%
2016	44.55	331^st	693	52.2%
2017	42.70	342^nd	714	52.1%
2018	46.48	315^th	716	56.0%
2019	45.14	328^th	734	55.3%
2021	37.02	396^th	746	46.9%
2022	38.37	409^th	774	47.2%
2023	39.49	394^th	792	50.3%
2024	47.17	334^th	807	58.6%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

If your student is special needs beware they don't care . My child has adhd & has impulse issues & unable to take meds. Grant it my child is no angel by any means, but is not a problem child as well. The school does not see it this way though for a child with adhd they see them as a problem . The discipline lady acts like a child tattling on a class mate. The vice principal has no sense of humor what so ever and will judge your student before they even get to know them. The school is very judgmental, pushy & act like stuck up rich snobs. the front staff do not talk to the students nice i have observed with another student in the office. There was only one teacher there that i liked though Ms. Viola in special ed. The sheriff on campus there was awesome as well he really does care about the kids & all of the kids safety there so shout out to him as well for being awesome, We felt they really just want to push kids thru and collect the money on these special needs kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Atlantic High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	1173	210	23	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1445
1996	1173	210	23	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1445
1997	1253	210	18	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	1517
1998	1358	244	29	46	4	n/a	n/a	0	1681
1999	1328	248	26	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	1659
2000	1266	265	34	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	1614
2001	1269	275	34	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1623
2002	1204	258	24	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	1538
2003	1204	258	24	48	4	n/a	n/a	0	1538
2004	1169	291	28	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	1544
2005	1131	324	26	63	3	n/a	n/a	0	1547
2006	1107	350	20	62	2	n/a	n/a	0	1541
2007	1024	287	27	74	1	n/a	n/a	22	1435
2008	936	297	24	73	0	n/a	n/a	25	1355
2009	839	240	17	64	3	n/a	n/a	26	1189
2010	773	229	18	77	2	n/a	n/a	26	1125
2011	749	251	16	71	4	0	35	0	1126
2012	731	261	17	61	4	0	39	0	1113
2013	695	203	19	66	6	1	40	0	1030
2014	709	202	20	76	3	1	34	0	1045
2015	661	217	24	82	2	1	43	0	1030
2016	672	259	32	91	2	1	45	0	1102
2017	699	283	24	92	3	3	47	0	1151
2018	791	296	29	109	4	1	53	0	1283
2019	793	339	22	125	8	3	58	0	1348
2020	849	349	17	125	7	3	72	0	1422
2021	721	284	21	108	4	2	62	0	1202
2022	723	307	20	108	3	2	68	0	1231
2023	723	296	24	148	1	2	72	0	1266
2024	679	289	24	158	1	0	76	0	1227

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 Atlantic High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1445	79.0	18.3	15.9
1996	1445	79.0	18.3	15.9
1997	1517	80.0	19.0	15.6
1998	1681	91.0	18.5	14.9
1999	1659	86.0	19.3	15.1
2000	1614	93.0	17.4	16.1
2001	1623	91.0	17.8	14.6
2002	1538	100.0	15.4	18.9
2003	1538	100.0	15.4	18.9
2004	1544	95.0	16.3	20.1
2005	1547	100.0	15.5	19.5
2006	1541	107.0	14.4	26.2
2007	1435	106.0	13.5	26.8
2008	1355	97.0	14.0	29.5
2009	1189	92.0	14.3	36.2
2010	1125	76.5	14.7	43.5
2011	1126	68.0	16.5	48.3
2012	1113	68.3	16.2	47.5
2013	1030	66.0	15.6	47.8
2014	1045	64.0	16.3	55.8
2015	1030	71.0	14.5	55.3
2016	1102	73.0	15.0	58.7
2017	1151	75.0	15.3	63.2
2018	1283	72.0	17.8	58.4
2019	1348	75.0	17.9	57.6
2020	1422	74.0	19.2	53.2
2021	1202	68.0	17.6	54.7
2022	1231	69.5	17.7	57.8
2023	1266	66.1	19.1	51.7
2024	1227	67.8	18.0	57.4

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 Atlantic High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1445	79.0	18.3	15.9
1996	1445	79.0	18.3	15.9
1997	1517	80.0	19.0	15.6
1998	1681	91.0	18.5	14.9
1999	1659	86.0	19.3	15.1
2000	1614	93.0	17.4	16.1
2001	1623	91.0	17.8	14.6
2002	1538	100.0	15.4	18.9
2003	1538	100.0	15.4	18.9
2004	1544	95.0	16.3	20.1
2005	1547	100.0	15.5	19.5
2006	1541	107.0	14.4	26.2
2007	1435	106.0	13.5	26.8
2008	1355	97.0	14.0	29.5
2009	1189	92.0	14.3	36.2
2010	1125	76.5	14.7	43.5
2011	1126	68.0	16.5	48.3
2012	1113	68.3	16.2	47.5
2013	1030	66.0	15.6	47.8
2014	1045	64.0	16.3	55.8
2015	1030	71.0	14.5	55.3
2016	1102	73.0	15.0	58.7
2017	1151	75.0	15.3	63.2
2018	1283	72.0	17.8	58.4
2019	1348	75.0	17.9	57.6
2020	1422	74.0	19.2	53.2
2021	1202	68.0	17.6	54.7
2022	1231	69.5	17.7	57.8
2023	1266	66.1	19.1	51.7
2024	1227	67.8	18.0	57.4

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 Atlantic High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$771 (9.3%)	$7,477 (90.7%)	$8,248
2019	$697 (8.0%)	$8,059 (92.0%)	$8,757
2020	$376 (4.7%)	$7,595 (95.3%)	$7,971
2021	$706 (7.1%)	$9,296 (92.9%)	$10,002
2022	$1,448 (14.7%)	$8,370 (85.2%)	$9,819
2023	$1,732 (15.2%)	$9,647 (84.8%)	$11,380

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlantic High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 394^th of 792 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic High School)	49	43	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	51	45	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic High School)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Atlantic High School)	78	68	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Volusia)	73	66	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Atlantic High School)	59	62	3%
End of Course US History (Volusia)	64	57	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Atlantic High School)	44	28	16%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Atlantic High School)	49	26	23%
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	1348	1266	6.1%
African American	339	296	12.7%
American Indian	8	1	87.5%
Asian	22	24	9.1%
Hispanic	125	148	18.4%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	793	723	8.8%
Two or More Races	58	72	24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	51.7%	5.9%

Schools Near Atlantic 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
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
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
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)
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
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	208 Central Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 944-1111	57	2	28.3	87.7%	39 (68.4%)	11 (19.3%)	5 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic High School

What is the racial makeup of Atlantic High School?

Students at Atlantic High School are 55% White, 24% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Atlantic High School?

Atlantic High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Horizon Elementary School
Elementary : South Daytona Elementary School
Elementary : Sweetwater Elementary School

Is Atlantic High School a good school?

Atlantic High School ranks 334^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Atlantic High School in?

Volusia

How many students attend Atlantic High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,227 students attended Atlantic High School.

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