- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192005749Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+342 students YoY
Richard Milburn Academy grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+63.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+342 students YoY 120192005749 · Daytona Beach, FL High · MID · CHARTER
771 enr · 51.4:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Richard Milburn Academy grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (+63.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Richard Milburn Academy 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 771
Richard Milburn Academy
771 students
What this shows Richard Milburn Academy reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Milburn Academy compares
Richard Milburn Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,855
- 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 (~771 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), up 342.
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 23/100 (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 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.
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.