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Spruce Creek High School

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Spruce Creek High School ranks 202 nd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

202^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 76% of Florida high schools

Summary

Spruce Creek High School is a public magnet high school located in Port Orange, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,568 students. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 28 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Spruce Creek High School consistently performs above the Volusia and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, with 66% and 67% of students proficient or better in 10th and 9th grade FAST English Language Arts, respectively, compared to 54% and 52% for Volusia and 58% and 56% for Florida. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 95.1% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Spruce Creek High School has been ranked among the top 25% of Florida high schools in recent years, with its highest ranking being 128 out of 714 schools in the 2016-2017 school year. However, the school faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 34.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Seabreeze High School and New Smyrna Beach High School, Spruce Creek High School generally outperforms its counterparts in academic metrics, such as standardized test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, Spruce Creek High School has a lower free and reduced-price lunch rate of around 38.5%, suggesting it may serve a more affluent student population compared to some of its neighbors, such as Mainland High School (70.29%) and Richard Milburn Academy (75.74%).

2,576

Students ?

22.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,288

Per pupil spending ?

34%

Free/discounted lunch ?

801 Taylor Rd
Port Orange, FL 32127

(386) 322-6272

District: Volusia

Feeder schools for Spruce Creek High School:

Elementary:

Port Orange Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

African American:

11.6%

Hispanic:

9.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 68th percentile in 2022 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 16 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

202^nd of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	61.9	202 of 844	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	63.5	184 of 807	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	54.7	244 of 792	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.6	248 of 774	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	179 of 746	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	59.7	196 of 734	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.6	168 of 716	76.5%	★★★★☆
2017	67.7	128 of 714	82.1%	★★★★☆
2016	77.4	71 of 693	89.8%	★★★★☆
2014	75.0	117 of 687	83.0%	★★★★☆
2013	78.3	78 of 648	88.0%	★★★★☆
2012	67.5	109 of 606	82.0%	★★★★☆
2011	84.8	78 of 622	87.5%	★★★★☆
2010	85.2	68 of 620	89.0%	★★★★☆
2009	86.1	63 of 587	89.3%	★★★★☆
2008	88.0	44 of 577	92.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.0	49 of 563	91.3%	★★★★★
2006	89.7	34 of 477	92.9%	★★★★★
2005	87.9	44 of 487	91.0%	★★★★★
2004	84.3	64 of 484	86.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 181%+10 vs state

US History74%+3 vs state

English Language Arts66%+9 vs state

Geometry56%~ state avg

Algebra 144%-16 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Spruce Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Spruce Creek High School?

Students at Spruce Creek High School are 68% White, 12% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Spruce Creek High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,576 students attended Spruce Creek High School.

Is Spruce Creek High School a good school?

Spruce Creek High School ranks 202^nd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Spruce Creek High School?

Spruce Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Port Orange Elementary School

What district is Spruce Creek High School in?

Volusia

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