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Flagler-Palm Coast High School

Q: Is Flagler-Palm Coast High School a good school?

Flagler-Palm Coast High School ranks 316 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

316^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 62% of Florida high schools

Summary

Flagler-Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast, FL, is a large public high school serving 2,533 students in grades 9 through 12, part of the highly rated Flagler district (ranked 14th out of 70 districts in Florida).

The school’s biggest challenge is chronic absenteeism, which at 40.9% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than both the district average (31.6%) and the state average (31.4%). This issue is more pronounced than at nearby Matanzas High School (36.6%) and has persisted for years. Additionally, Algebra 1 proficiency is a weak spot, with only 54% of students meeting standards in 2025-2026, compared to 67% in the district and 63% statewide. The graduation rate of 88.9% also trails behind Matanzas (91.7%) and Seabreeze High School (98.6%). On a positive note, the school excels in Biology 1, with 78% proficiency in 2025-2026, outperforming both the district (77%) and state (74%). Test scores in other subjects, like 10th-grade ELA and Geometry, have shown a clear upward trend over the past four years, suggesting recent improvements are taking hold.

Interestingly, the percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch has dropped sharply from 52.48% in 2022-2023 to 32.53% in 2024-2025, now comparable to Matanzas (31.02%) and Seabreeze (34.47%). This indicates that the school’s struggles with absenteeism and math are likely tied to school-specific factors like culture or engagement rather than poverty alone. While Flagler-Palm Coast has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its in-district rival Matanzas has earned a 4-star rating and higher rankings, highlighting a tale of two schools within the same district. For parents, this school offers a stable, average performance with notable strengths in science and recent improvements, but chronic absenteeism and math proficiency remain key areas to watch.

2,533

Students ?

20.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,838

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5500 E Highway 100
Palm Coast, FL 32164

(386) 437-7540

District: Flagler

Feeder schools for Flagler-Palm Coast High School:

Elementary:	Bunnell Elementary School
	Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
	Rymfire Elementary School
Middle:	Buddy Taylor Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.6%

Hispanic:

18.0%

African American:

14.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (62nd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 29% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg67%

Florida avg64%

316^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Flagler

13^th of 70Flagler 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
2026	51.8	316 of 841	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.8	361 of 844	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	343 of 807	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	297 of 792	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.4	370 of 774	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.6	342 of 746	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	263 of 734	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	279 of 716	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.4	267 of 714	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.7	297 of 693	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.5	231 of 687	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.4	194 of 648	70.1%	★★★★☆
2012	46.0	277 of 606	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.1	293 of 622	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.3	254 of 620	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.8	289 of 587	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	62.9	219 of 577	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.2	230 of 563	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.8	168 of 477	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.2	138 of 487	71.7%	★★★★☆
2004	74.8	109 of 484	77.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 178%+4 vs state

US History67%-7 vs state

Geometry62%+6 vs state

English Language Arts61%~ state avg

Algebra 154%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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	2,533	122	20.8	32.5%	1,433 (56.6%)	378 (14.9%)	457 (18.0%)	70 (2.8%)	18 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	175 (6.9%)	51.8	316^th of 841 public high schools	62.4%		47.8	361^st of 844 public high schools	57.2%	45			58.0	63.0				54.0	62.0	78.0	67.0		$9,838	$653	$9,185
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)
Matanzas High School	Public	8-12	3535 Pirate Nation Way	Palm Coast	32137	Flagler County	Flagler	No	No	No	No	(386) 447-1575	2,102	92	22.8	31.0%	1,251 (59.5%)	257 (12.2%)	404 (19.2%)	48 (2.3%)	6 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	129 (6.1%)	54.5	282^nd of 841 public high schools	66.5%		55.9	255^th of 844 public high schools	69.8%	27			61.0	65.0				53.0	54.0	75.0	82.0		$10,166	$665	$9,501
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
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%)	72.3	119^th of 841 public high schools	85.9%		69.2	150^th of 844 public high schools	82.2%	31			74.0	77.0				69.0	69.0	86.0	86.0		$10,197	$503	$9,694
Crescent City Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2201 S Us Highway 17	Crescent City	32112	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 698-1629	945	48	19.6	63.4%	299 (31.6%)	126 (13.3%)	468 (49.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (4.9%)	26.8	616^th of 841 public high schools	26.8%		28.9	593^rd of 844 public high schools	29.7%	23	48.0	46.0	48.0	54.0	23.0	56.0	17.0	40.0	38.0	54.0	56.0	56.0	$12,091	$2,304	$9,787

Frequently Asked Questions about Flagler-Palm Coast High School

How many students attend Flagler-Palm Coast High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,533 students attended Flagler-Palm Coast High School.

What is the racial makeup of Flagler-Palm Coast High School?

Students at Flagler-Palm Coast High School are 57% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Flagler-Palm Coast High School in?

Flagler

What schools feed into Flagler-Palm Coast High School?

Flagler-Palm Coast High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bunnell Elementary School
Elementary : Lewis E. Wadsworth Elementary
Elementary : Rymfire Elementary School
Middle : Buddy Taylor Middle School

Is Flagler-Palm Coast High School a good school?

Flagler-Palm Coast High School ranks 316^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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