Enrollment
1,587
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Daytona Beach, FL
Seabreeze High School
Federal NCES profile for Seabreeze High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192002005
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seabreeze High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Daytona Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Seabreeze High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seabreeze High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Daytona Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120192002005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seabreeze High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seabreeze High School
Seabreeze High School is a large high school in Daytona Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,587 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% 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 Seabreeze 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 Seabreeze High School compares
Seabreeze 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,587 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,587
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 73.2%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Seabreeze High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Seabreeze High School.
$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 Seabreeze High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seabreeze High School'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 (~1,587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seabreeze High School
How many students attend Seabreeze High School?
Seabreeze High School has 1,587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seabreeze High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seabreeze High School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seabreeze High School?
39.7% of students at Seabreeze High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seabreeze High School?
The largest demographic group at Seabreeze High School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Daytona Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seabreeze High School?
Seabreeze High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Seabreeze High School rank among high schools in Daytona Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Seabreeze High School ranks #1 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 Seabreeze High School a good school?
Seabreeze High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Seabreeze 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.
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