Pine Ridge High School

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Pine Ridge High School ranks 385 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pine Ridge High School is a public high school located in Deltona, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,636 and is part of the Volusia County School District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Pine Ridge High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (40.22%) and African American (15.28%) students, the school has faced several challenges. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 83.4% and 93.4% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the nearby schools like Deland High School, University High School, and Deltona High School. Additionally, Pine Ridge High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.0% in 2018-2019 to 36.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, Pine Ridge High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry, are significantly lower than the Volusia County and Florida state averages, indicating academic challenges. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.79% to 65.74% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Addressing these issues and learning from the successes of nearby schools could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Pine Ridge High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

926 Howland Blvd
Deltona, FL 32738

(386) 860-3225

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
385^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,348

Feeder schools for Pine Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Forest Lake Elementary School
	Friendship Elementary School
	Osteen Elementary School
	Sunrise Elementary School
Middle:	Heritage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 1,630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.1%

White:

36.1%

African American:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Ridge High School ranks better than 52.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.1%), White (36.1%), African American (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Ridge High School is 20.3, which is the 6^th best among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Pine Ridge High School employs 80 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Ridge High School is $9,348, which is the 6^th highest among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Ridge High School 385^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	42.99	303^rd	484	37.4%
2005	43.31	312^th	487	35.9%
2006	41.52	303^rd	477	36.5%
2007	37.82	370^th	563	34.3%
2008	39.00	372^nd	577	35.5%
2009	40.73	376^th	587	35.9%
2010	46.74	374^th	620	39.7%
2011	39.97	418^th	622	32.8%
2012	28.26	419^th	606	30.9%
2013	51.81	268^th	648	58.6%
2014	47.55	346^th	687	49.6%
2016	38.07	399^th	693	42.4%
2017	42.02	350^th	714	51.0%
2018	34.17	432^nd	716	39.7%
2019	37.88	413^th	734	43.7%
2021	33.63	437^th	746	41.4%
2022	35.82	434^th	774	43.9%
2023	34.46	451^st	792	43.1%
2024	43.40	385^th	807	52.3%

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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 student
Tuesday, December 21, 2010

i attended this school and i loved it i played football track and field als weightlifting as long as you keep active in the school it is a great place to attend Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pine Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	1402	171	25	347	4	n/a	n/a	0	1949
1996	1402	171	25	347	4	n/a	n/a	0	1949
1997	1386	183	23	385	4	n/a	n/a	0	1981
1998	1481	213	19	403	2	n/a	n/a	0	2118
1999	1535	210	20	382	3	n/a	n/a	0	2150
2000	1544	214	16	420	1	n/a	n/a	0	2195
2001	1547	224	15	438	2	n/a	n/a	0	2226
2002	1554	272	23	510	4	n/a	n/a	0	2363
2003	1554	272	23	510	4	n/a	n/a	0	2363
2004	1495	290	18	547	4	n/a	n/a	0	2354
2005	1614	302	24	637	5	n/a	n/a	0	2582
2006	1550	309	22	712	7	n/a	n/a	0	2600
2007	1392	312	25	755	6	n/a	n/a	81	2571
2008	1267	273	28	722	2	n/a	n/a	88	2380
2009	1152	285	28	674	6	n/a	n/a	90	2235
2010	1127	255	29	674	5	n/a	n/a	82	2172
2011	981	205	17	579	5	1	56	0	1844
2012	912	220	9	550	5	1	54	0	1751
2013	852	220	8	550	5	1	51	0	1687
2014	782	213	11	559	3	2	52	0	1622
2015	801	222	10	552	2	4	59	0	1650
2016	806	254	10	594	3	1	64	0	1732
2017	814	232	8	590	3	1	51	0	1699
2018	774	244	9	626	2	2	54	0	1711
2019	771	237	12	655	4	2	43	0	1724
2020	774	235	15	651	4	4	39	0	1722
2021	615	184	12	510	1	4	34	0	1360
2022	695	255	14	643	1	7	41	0	1656
2023	643	250	13	658	7	6	59	0	1636
2024	589	261	16	686	7	9	62	0	1630

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 Pine Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1949	102.0	19.1	18
1996	1949	102.0	19.1	18
1997	1981	107.0	18.5	17.4
1998	2118	105.0	20.2	19.9
1999	2150	114.0	18.9	24.3
2000	2195	119.0	18.4	23.2
2001	2226	125.0	17.8	22.7
2002	2363	139.0	17.0	22.6
2003	2363	139.0	17.0	22.6
2004	2354	137.0	17.2	27.1
2005	2582	150.0	17.2	25.9
2006	2600	153.0	17.0	37
2007	2571	162.0	15.9	39
2008	2380	162.5	14.6	42
2009	2235	134.1	18.5	46.7
2010	2172	114.0	19.0	54.3
2011	1844	107.0	17.2	55.1
2012	1751	100.0	17.5	56.6
2013	1687	99.0	17.0	55.5
2014	1622	95.0	17.0	60.6
2015	1650	93.0	17.7	62.4
2016	1732	97.0	17.8	66.1
2017	1699	96.0	17.6	67
2018	1711	98.0	17.4	68.6
2019	1724	92.0	18.7	68.2
2020	1722	88.0	19.5	63.7
2021	1360	71.0	19.1	65.7
2022	1656	80.0	20.7	64.3
2023	1636	77.0	21.2	53.8
2024	1630	80.0	20.3	59.5

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 Pine Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1949	102.0	19.1	18
1996	1949	102.0	19.1	18
1997	1981	107.0	18.5	17.4
1998	2118	105.0	20.2	19.9
1999	2150	114.0	18.9	24.3
2000	2195	119.0	18.4	23.2
2001	2226	125.0	17.8	22.7
2002	2363	139.0	17.0	22.6
2003	2363	139.0	17.0	22.6
2004	2354	137.0	17.2	27.1
2005	2582	150.0	17.2	25.9
2006	2600	153.0	17.0	37
2007	2571	162.0	15.9	39
2008	2380	162.5	14.6	42
2009	2235	134.1	18.5	46.7
2010	2172	114.0	19.0	54.3
2011	1844	107.0	17.2	55.1
2012	1751	100.0	17.5	56.6
2013	1687	99.0	17.0	55.5
2014	1622	95.0	17.0	60.6
2015	1650	93.0	17.7	62.4
2016	1732	97.0	17.8	66.1
2017	1699	96.0	17.6	67
2018	1711	98.0	17.4	68.6
2019	1724	92.0	18.7	68.2
2020	1722	88.0	19.5	63.7
2021	1360	71.0	19.1	65.7
2022	1656	80.0	20.7	64.3
2023	1636	77.0	21.2	53.8
2024	1630	80.0	20.3	59.5

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 Pine Ridge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$454 (6.4%)	$6,654 (93.6%)	$7,108
2019	$568 (7.4%)	$7,106 (92.6%)	$7,675
2020	$622 (8.1%)	$7,084 (91.9%)	$7,706
2021	$660 (7.3%)	$8,321 (92.7%)	$8,980
2022	$1,350 (15.4%)	$7,429 (84.6%)	$8,780
2023	$1,149 (12.3%)	$8,199 (87.7%)	$9,348

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 413^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 451^st of 792 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge High School)	44	40	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	51	45	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Ridge High School)	42	40	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pine Ridge High School)	72	66	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Volusia)	73	66	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Pine Ridge High School)	63	49	14%
End of Course US History (Volusia)	64	57	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pine Ridge High School)	30	13	17%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Pine Ridge High School)	44	28	16%
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	1724	1636	5.1%
African American	237	250	5.5%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	12	13	8.3%
Hispanic	655	658	0.5%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	771	643	16.6%
Two or More Races	43	59	37.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	53.8%	14.4%

Schools Near Pine Ridge 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
Pine Ridge High School	Public	9-12	926 Howland Blvd	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3225	1,630	80	20.3	59.5%	589 (36.1%)	261 (16.0%)	686 (42.1%)	16 (1.0%)	7 (0.4%)	9 (0.6%)	62 (3.8%)	43.4	385^th of 807 public high schools	52.3%		34.5	451^st of 792 public high schools	43.1%	66	43.0	46.0	44.0	38.0	70.0	67.0	$9,348	$1,149	$8,199
Deltona High School	Public	9-12	100 Wolf Pack Run	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7252	1,787	89	20.1	55.3%	614 (34.4%)	259 (14.5%)	831 (46.5%)	15 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	63 (3.5%)	54.1	259^th of 807 public high schools	67.9%		37.7	414^th of 792 public high schools	47.7%	155	58.0	53.0	50.0	33.0	74.0	77.0	$8,906	$1,148	$7,757
Scps Consequence Unit	Public	6-12	1151 E 28th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 708-7640	33	0		84.8%	6 (18.2%)	20 (60.6%)	5 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)							$40,003	$13,363	$26,640
University High School	Public	9-12	1000 W Rhode Island Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 775-5274	2,837	131	21.6	51.1%	1,349 (47.6%)	323 (11.4%)	1,004 (35.4%)	57 (2.0%)	1 (0.0%)	8 (0.3%)	95 (3.3%)	51.4	285^th of 807 public high schools	64.7%		38.7	406^th of 792 public high schools	48.7%	121	46.0	54.0	53.0	38.0	75.0	73.0	$8,238	$1,092	$7,146
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 W 13th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5750	764	36	21.2	41.2%	332 (43.5%)	95 (12.4%)	236 (30.9%)	68 (8.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.1%)	75.2	99^th of 807 public high schools	87.7%		70.2	129^th of 792 public high schools	83.7%	30	75.0	77.0	32.0	72.0	83.0	91.0	$9,921	$1,036	$8,885
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	2701 Ridgewood Ave	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5050	3,919	184	21.3	54.0%	1,129 (28.8%)	1,124 (28.7%)	1,044 (26.6%)	438 (11.2%)	15 (0.4%)	16 (0.4%)	153 (3.9%)	40.6	415^th of 807 public high schools	48.6%		42.2	366^th of 792 public high schools	53.8%	49	52.0	50.0	26.0	36.0	65.0	57.0	$7,848	$775	$7,074
John Polk Alternative School	Public	6-12	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 330-6750	4	0			1 (25.0%)	2 (50.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Deland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	800 N Hill Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 822-6500	2,869	141	20.3	51.0%	1,459 (50.9%)	426 (14.8%)	810 (28.2%)	78 (2.7%)	7 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	84 (2.9%)	47.1	335^th of 807 public high schools	58.5%		39.6	392^nd of 792 public high schools	50.5%	57	43.0	47.0	61.0	44.0	74.0	66.0	$8,867	$1,125	$7,741
Winter Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-8750	2,005	103	19.5	48.5%	942 (47.0%)	198 (9.9%)	670 (33.4%)	106 (5.3%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	78 (3.9%)	52.6	270^th of 807 public high schools	66.5%		49.4	293^rd of 792 public high schools	63.0%	23	53.0	63.0	16.0	53.0	67.0	72.0	$8,762	$662	$8,100
Lake Mary High School	Public	9-12	655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-9550	2,684	130	20.6	43.6%	1,327 (49.4%)	322 (12.0%)	840 (31.3%)	85 (3.2%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	97 (3.6%)	55.6	246^th of 807 public high schools	69.5%		49.5	290^th of 792 public high schools	63.4%	44	62.0	60.0	24.0	43.0	73.0	74.0	$8,189	$832	$7,357

Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Ridge High School

What district is Pine Ridge High School in?

Volusia

How many students attend Pine Ridge High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,630 students attended Pine Ridge High School.

Is Pine Ridge High School a good school?

Pine Ridge High School ranks 385^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pine Ridge High School?

Pine Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Forest Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Friendship Elementary School
Elementary : Osteen Elementary School
Elementary : Sunrise Elementary School
Middle : Heritage Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Pine Ridge High School?

Students at Pine Ridge High School are 42% Hispanic, 36% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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