Enrollment
771
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Daytona Beach, FL
Richard Milburn Academy
Federal NCES profile for Richard Milburn Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192005749Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Milburn Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Milburn Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192005749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+189% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Milburn Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Milburn Academy
Richard Milburn Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Daytona Beach, Florida, enrolling 771 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 189% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 771 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 860 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #766, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside Richard Milburn Academy.
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 Richard Milburn Academy compares
Richard Milburn Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51.4:1 | ▲ 189% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
51.4:1
students per teacher
- 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$9,863
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 39.3%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Richard Milburn Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Richard Milburn Academy.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 Richard Milburn Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Milburn Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~771 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Milburn Academy
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy?
Richard Milburn Academy has 771 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy is 51.4:1, which is 189% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 227% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Milburn Academy?
72.6% of students at Richard Milburn Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Milburn Academy?
The largest demographic group at Richard Milburn Academy is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, 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 Richard Milburn Academy?
Richard Milburn Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Milburn Academy rank among high schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy ranks #3 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.
Is Richard Milburn Academy a good school?
Richard Milburn Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. 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 Volusia?
Besides Richard Milburn Academy, 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.
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