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Public high school · Volusia · Port Orange, Florida

Atlantic High School

Atlantic High School rates 5.6, right at the middle of Volusia's high schools, whose rated median is 5.6.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.6this school

5.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Volusia median is 5.6.

#2,708 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Volusia: 13 high schools rated, median 5.6

The brief

A Volusia high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,708 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 59 of 80 in Volusia.

Atlantic High School is listed in Volusia, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math43%6 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 412 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading54%7 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 526 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2026.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.7
25% of the rating
Academics
4.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.9
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32129; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Atlantic High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$65,936
Median home value
$241,500
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
13.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
29
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
24% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
22 sports
11 boys' · 11 girls' · 27 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.6Compare →
  2. 6.6Compare →
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  4. Atlantic High Schoolthis school
    5.6
  5. The Chiles Academy4.5 mi · charter
    3.6Compare →
  6. Richard Milburn Academy5.0 mi · charter
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Atlantic High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Atlantic High School serve?

Atlantic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Atlantic High School?

Atlantic High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,227 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Atlantic High School rank in FL?

Atlantic High School ranks #2,708 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Atlantic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Atlantic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Atlantic High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlantic High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Atlantic High School a charter school?

No, Atlantic High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Atlantic High School a Title I school?

No, Atlantic High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlantic High School?

57.4% of students at Atlantic High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,227
Student-teacher ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Volusia County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#59 of 80
Schools in district
89
District spending per student
$10,727
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32129)
23,356
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
43.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.