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Public high school · Volusia · Daytona Beach, Florida

Mainland High School

Mainland High School rates 6.4, above 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.
6.4this school

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

#1,997 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Volusia: 13 high schools rated, median 5.6

The brief

A Volusia high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at Mainland High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

It ranks 1,997 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 47 of 80 in Volusia.

Math52%3 points above the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 741 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading51%10 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 926 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 52% 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
8.5
25% of the rating
Academics
5.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.4
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 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 40% (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 32114; 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.
Mainland 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
$39,906
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
32.5%
Poverty rate
27.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
41
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
31
Some Transit
Bike Score
55
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
3 AP courses
21.1% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
22 sports
10 boys' · 12 girls' · 30 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
70.3%
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. 7.2Compare →
  3. Mainland High Schoolthis school
    6.4
  4. 5.8Compare →
  5. 5.6Compare →
  6. The Chiles Academy1.3 mi · charter
    3.6Compare →
  7. Richard Milburn Academy1.4 mi · charter
    3.4Compare →
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Mainland 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.

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

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

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Mainland High School serve?

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

How many students attend Mainland High School?

Mainland High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,925 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mainland High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mainland High School rank in FL?

Mainland High School ranks #1,997 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Mainland High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mainland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mainland High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mainland High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Mainland High School a charter school?

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

Is Mainland High School a Title I school?

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

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

70.3% of students at Mainland 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
1,925
Student-teacher ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
92
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
4-year graduation
92.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#47 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 32114)
36,984
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
32.2

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.