- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Debary, FL
Highbanks Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Highbanks Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002482
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highbanks Learning Center earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Debary · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highbanks Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highbanks Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Debary, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Highbanks Learning Center grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+38.2%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120192002482 · Debary, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 5.7:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Highbanks Learning Center grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (+38.2%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Highbanks Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- University Hig
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school 51
Highbanks Learning Center
51 students
What this shows Highbanks Learning Center reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highbanks Learning Center compares
Highbanks Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 3% in Florida - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,727
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Highbanks Learning Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highbanks Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highbanks Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highbanks Learning Center
How many students attend Highbanks Learning Center?
Highbanks Learning Center has 51 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Debary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highbanks Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Highbanks Learning Center is 5.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highbanks Learning Center?
79.4% of students at Highbanks Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highbanks Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Highbanks Learning Center is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Debary, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highbanks Learning Center?
Highbanks Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher 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 Highbanks Learning Center rank among public schools in Debary?
By Resource Investment Index, Highbanks Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Debary, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Highbanks Learning Center, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.