- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Coast, FL
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
Federal NCES profile for Flagler-Palm Coast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120054000842
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flagler-Palm Coast High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Palm Coast · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Flagler-Palm Coast High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flagler-Palm Coast High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Palm Coast, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Flagler-Palm Coast High School held near 2,563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.5 → 119.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 120054000842 · Palm Coast, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,533 enr · 24.6:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Matanzas High School (2,102 students)
Flagler-Palm Coast High School held near 2,563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.5 → 119.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Flagler-Palm Coast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- Matanzas High
Matanzas High School
2,102 students
- Indian Trails
Indian Trails Middle School
1,438 students
- Buddy Taylor M
Buddy Taylor Middle School
1,310 students
- Belle Terre El
Belle Terre Elementary School
1,288 students
- Bunnell Elemen
Bunnell Elementary School
1,061 students
What this shows Flagler-Palm Coast High School reports 2,533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flagler-Palm Coast High School compares
Flagler-Palm Coast High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,533 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,533
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
291
in-school suspensions + 352 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Flagler-Palm Coast High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flagler-Palm Coast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matanzas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Trails Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buddy Taylor Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Terre Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunnell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flagler-Palm Coast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Flagler-Palm Coast High School
How many students attend Flagler-Palm Coast High School?
Flagler-Palm Coast High School has 2,533 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Coast, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,523 (2022-23) → 2,563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flagler-Palm Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flagler-Palm Coast High School is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flagler-Palm Coast High School?
45.6% of students at Flagler-Palm Coast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flagler-Palm Coast High School?
The largest demographic group at Flagler-Palm Coast High School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Palm Coast, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flagler-Palm Coast High School?
Flagler-Palm Coast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Flagler-Palm Coast High School rank among public schools in Palm Coast?
By Resource Investment Index, Flagler-Palm Coast High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Palm Coast, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Coast on the city page.
What other schools are in Flagler?
Besides Flagler-Palm Coast High School, Flagler also operates Matanzas High School (2,102 students), Indian Trails Middle School (1,438 students), and Buddy Taylor Middle School (1,310 students). See the Flagler district page for the complete list.