- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Daytona Beach, FL
Mainland High School
Federal NCES profile for Mainland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192001986
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mainland High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mainland High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mainland High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Mainland High School held near 1,925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+70 students YoY 120192001986 · Daytona Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,964 enr · 21.6:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Mainland High School held near 1,925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mainland High School 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
- This school
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- New Smyrna Bea
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687 students
What this shows Mainland High School reports 1,964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mainland High School compares
Mainland 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,964 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,964
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Mainland High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Mainland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Smyrna Beach High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mainland High School'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
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mainland High School
How many students attend Mainland High School?
Mainland High School has 1,964 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daytona Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,855 (2022-23) → 1,925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mainland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mainland High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mainland High School?
63.6% of students at Mainland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mainland High School?
The largest demographic group at Mainland High School is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mainland High School?
Mainland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mainland High School rank among high schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Mainland High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Daytona Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Daytona Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Mainland High School, 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.