- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Orange, FL
Spruce Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Spruce Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192001995
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spruce Creek High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Port Orange · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spruce Creek High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Creek High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Port Orange, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spruce Creek High School held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 115.0 → 115.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120192001995 · Port Orange, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,576 enr · 22.4:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
Spruce Creek High School held near 2,568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 115.0 → 115.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Spruce Creek 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
- This school
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- New Smyrna Bea
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687 students
What this shows Spruce Creek High School reports 2,576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spruce Creek High School compares
Spruce Creek 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,576 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,576
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Spruce Creek High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Spruce Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Smyrna Beach High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spruce Creek 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spruce Creek High School
How many students attend Spruce Creek High School?
Spruce Creek High School has 2,576 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Orange, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,569 (2022-23) → 2,568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Creek High School is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spruce Creek High School?
36.0% of students at Spruce Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spruce Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Spruce Creek High School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Port Orange, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spruce Creek High School?
Spruce Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Spruce Creek High School rank among public schools in Port Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Creek High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Port Orange, 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 Port Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Spruce Creek High School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Mainland High School (1,964 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.