Enrollment
2,102
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palm Coast, FL
Matanzas High School
Federal NCES profile for Matanzas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120054005533
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matanzas High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Palm Coast · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Matanzas High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matanzas High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Palm Coast, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matanzas High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matanzas High School
Matanzas High School is a large combined-grade school in Palm Coast, Florida, enrolling 2,102 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 37% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,102 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 526 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students) and Indian Trails Middle School (1,438 students) alongside Matanzas High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Matanzas High School compares
Matanzas High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,102 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,102
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$9,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Matanzas High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flagler, which includes Matanzas High School.
$9,931
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.5%
State 29.3%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Matanzas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler-Palm Coast 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Terre Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunnell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matanzas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,102 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Matanzas High School
How many students attend Matanzas High School?
Matanzas High School has 2,102 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palm Coast, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matanzas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matanzas High School is 24.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matanzas High School?
41.2% of students at Matanzas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matanzas High School?
The largest demographic group at Matanzas High School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Palm Coast, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matanzas High School?
Matanzas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Matanzas High School rank among schools in Palm Coast?
By Resource Investment Index, Matanzas High School ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Palm Coast on the city page.
Is Matanzas High School a good school?
Matanzas High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Flagler?
Besides Matanzas High School, Flagler also operates Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 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.
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