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Mainland High School

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Mainland High School ranks 445 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

445^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 47% of Florida high schools

Summary

Mainland High School is a public high school in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving 1,925 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Volusia school district, which is ranked 28th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Mainland High School itself has consistently been ranked in the 400-500 range among Florida high schools and has a 2-star rating.

Academically, Mainland High School lags behind the Volusia district and the state of Florida averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 44% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54% in Volusia and 58% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in Algebra 1, with only 41% of students proficient or better, compared to 54% in Volusia and 60% statewide. However, Mainland High School performs better in Geometry, with 65% of students proficient or better, exceeding the Volusia (62%) and Florida (55%) averages.

Mainland High School also faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 44.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.1% to 70.29% in recent years, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Compared to nearby schools, such as Seabreeze High School and Spruce Creek High School, Mainland High School's academic performance is generally lower, but it outperforms some of the smaller, specialized schools in the area.

1,964

Students ?

23.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,372

Per pupil spending ?

65.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1255 W International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

(386) 258-4665

District: Volusia

Feeder schools for Mainland High School:

Elementary:	Champion Elementary School
	Holly Hill Elementary
	Palm Terrace Elementary School
	Pathways Elementary School
	More...
	Turie T. Small Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Campbell Middle School
	David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.7%

White:

30.9%

Hispanic:

16.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2014 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 19 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

445^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 11High Schools in the Volusia

28^th of 67Volusia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	445 of 844	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	493 of 807	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.5	504 of 792	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.2	538 of 774	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.2	454 of 746	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.6	506 of 734	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.1	489 of 716	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.8	450 of 714	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.5	418 of 693	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.7	453 of 687	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	30.9	453 of 648	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	28.8	413 of 606	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.9	401 of 622	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.6	363 of 620	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.3	349 of 587	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.3	314 of 577	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.2	352 of 563	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.2	273 of 477	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	43.0	314 of 487	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	40.3	322 of 484	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 177%+6 vs state

US History69%~ state avg

Geometry65%+10 vs state

English Language Arts43%-14 vs state

Algebra 141%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Mainland High School	Public	9-12	1255 W International Speedway	Daytona Beach	32114	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 258-4665	1,964	83	23.6	65.1%	607 (30.9%)	878 (44.7%)	318 (16.2%)	37 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (6.2%)	41.3	445^th of 844 public high schools	47.3%		33.8	493^rd of 807 public high schools	38.9%	48	42.0	44.0	41.0	65.0	77.0	69.0	$9,372	$841	$8,532
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	90	1	90.0	86.7%	14 (15.6%)	47 (52.2%)	12 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (17.8%)								(n/a)							$13,883	$1,212	$12,671
Richard Milburn Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1031 Mason Ave	Daytona Beach	32117	Volusia County	Volusia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(386) 304-0086	771	22	35.0	70.2%	303 (39.3%)	240 (31.1%)	182 (23.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	36 (4.7%)	1.9	811^th of 844 public high schools	3.9%		2	792^nd of 807 public high schools	1.9%	19	11.0	11.0	8.0	2.0	10.0	12.0	$8,718	$716	$8,002
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1250 Reed Canal Rd	Port Orange	32129	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 322-6100	1,209	54	22.3	52.2%	661 (54.7%)	282 (23.3%)	164 (13.6%)	27 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (6.0%)	49.8	338^th of 844 public high schools	60.0%		47.2	334^th of 807 public high schools	58.6%	4	49.0	51.0	41.0	63.0	84.0	70.0	$10,910	$828	$10,082
Seabreeze High School	Public	9-12	2700 N Oleander Ave	Daytona Beach	32118	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 258-4674	1,587	74	21.5	34.5%	1,162 (73.2%)	169 (10.6%)	135 (8.5%)	43 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	74 (4.7%)	69.2	150^th of 844 public high schools	82.2%		65.2	170^th of 807 public high schools	78.9%	20	71.0	71.0	51.0	65.0	84.0	83.0	$10,197	$503	$9,694
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	208 Central Ave	Ormond Beach	32174	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 944-1111	30	0	28.3	90.0%	17 (56.7%)	11 (36.7%)	2 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$9,724	$1,330	$8,394
Spruce Creek High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 Taylor Rd	Port Orange	32127	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 322-6272	2,576	112	22.9	34.0%	1,754 (68.1%)	298 (11.6%)	243 (9.4%)	157 (6.1%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	113 (4.4%)	61.9	202^nd of 844 public high schools	76.1%		63.5	184^th of 807 public high schools	77.2%	18	67.0	66.0	44.0	56.0	81.0	74.0	$9,288	$491	$8,797
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	19	2	9.5	73.7%	4 (21.1%)	6 (31.6%)	7 (36.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)								(n/a)					10.0
New Smyrna Beach High School	Public	9-12	1015 10th St	New Smyrna Beach	32168	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 424-2555	1,687	71	23.7	38.2%	1,354 (80.3%)	117 (6.9%)	113 (6.7%)	17 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (4.9%)	44.5	403^rd of 844 public high schools	52.3%		50.3	298^th of 807 public high schools	63.1%	105	44.0	47.0	32.0	45.0	82.0	75.0	$9,812	$579	$9,234
Deland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	800 N Hill Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 822-6909	2,936	131	22.4	45.4%	1,516 (51.6%)	436 (14.9%)	808 (27.5%)	78 (2.7%)	4 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	90 (3.1%)	52.1	307^th of 844 public high schools	63.6%		47.1	335^th of 807 public high schools	58.5%	28	52.0	53.0	45.0	70.0	75.0	76.0	$9,069	$485	$8,586

Frequently Asked Questions about Mainland High School

What district is Mainland High School in?

Volusia

What is the racial makeup of Mainland High School?

Students at Mainland High School are 45% African American, 31% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Mainland High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,964 students attended Mainland High School.

Is Mainland High School a good school?

Mainland High School ranks 445^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Mainland High School?

Mainland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Champion Elementary School
Elementary : Holly Hill Elementary
Elementary : Palm Terrace Elementary School
Elementary : Pathways Elementary School
Elementary : Turie T. Small Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Campbell Middle School
Middle : David C. Hinson Senior Middle School

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