- Enrollment
- 2,533
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Matanzas High School held near 1,992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 86.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120054005533 · Palm Coast, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,102 enr · 24.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Flagler-Palm Coast High School (2,533 students)
Matanzas High School held near 1,992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 86.0 → 86.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Matanzas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flagler-Palm C
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
2,533 students
- This school
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 Matanzas High School reports 2,102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matanzas High School compares
Matanzas 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Flagler reports $10,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 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 (~2,102 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,978 (2022-23) → 1,992 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.