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#1851 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 49% in state
Flagler-palm Coast High School
High School · Flagler · Palm Coast, FL
A high school in Palm Coast, FL where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5500 E HIGHWAY 100, Palm Coast, FL 32164
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Flagler-palm Coast High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flagler-palm Coast High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,738
Median home value
$308,100
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iflagler-virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Palm Coast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 4.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Matanzas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 8–12 | Not available | 1,992 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flagler
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flagler-palm Coast High School is listed in FLAGLER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flagler-palm Coast High School
Flagler-palm Coast High School is a public high school in Palm Coast, FL, part of Flagler, serving approximately 2,563 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,851 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Flagler-palm Coast High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flagler-palm Coast High School
What grades does Flagler-palm Coast High School serve?
Flagler-palm Coast High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Flagler-palm Coast High School?
Flagler-palm Coast High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flagler-palm Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flagler-palm Coast High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flagler-palm Coast High School rank in FL?
Flagler-palm Coast High School ranks #1,851 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Flagler-palm Coast High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flagler-palm Coast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Flagler-palm Coast High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flagler-palm Coast High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Flagler-palm Coast High School a charter school?
No, Flagler-palm Coast High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flagler-palm Coast High School a Title I school?
No, Flagler-palm Coast High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flagler-palm Coast High School?
43.3% of students at Flagler-palm Coast 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 119
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Flagler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (386) 437-7540
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32164)
- 53,963
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 32164; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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