Enrollment
2,576
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192001995
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spruce Creek High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spruce Creek High School
Spruce Creek High School is a large high school in Port Orange, Florida, enrolling 2,576 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 26% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,576 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% 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 Spruce Creek 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 Spruce Creek High School compares
Spruce Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Spruce Creek 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 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
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 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
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 (~2,576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Spruce Creek High School a good school?
Spruce Creek High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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