- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Smyrna Beach, FL
New Smyrna Beach High School
Federal NCES profile for New Smyrna Beach High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192001990
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Smyrna Beach High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in New Smyrna Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Smyrna Beach High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Smyrna Beach High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192001990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
New Smyrna Beach High School held near 1,738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 120192001990 · New Smyrna Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,687 enr · 19.2:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
New Smyrna Beach High School held near 1,738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
New Smyrna Beach 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
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- This school
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687 students
What this shows New Smyrna Beach High School reports 1,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Smyrna Beach High School compares
New Smyrna Beach 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,687
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, New Smyrna Beach High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 New Smyrna Beach High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Smyrna Beach 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
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide 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 (~1,687 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Smyrna Beach High School
How many students attend New Smyrna Beach High School?
New Smyrna Beach High School has 1,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Smyrna Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,810 (2022-23) → 1,738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Smyrna Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Smyrna Beach High School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Smyrna Beach High School?
40.3% of students at New Smyrna Beach High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Smyrna Beach High School?
The largest demographic group at New Smyrna Beach High School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Smyrna Beach High School?
New Smyrna Beach High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 New Smyrna Beach High School rank among public schools in New Smyrna Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, New Smyrna Beach High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in New Smyrna Beach, 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 New Smyrna Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides New Smyrna Beach 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.