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#2890 of 3,778 schools in FL

Matanzas High School

High School · Flagler · Palm Coast, FL

A Flagler high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3535 OLD KINGS RD N, Palm Coast, FL 32137

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 59% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation6.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$10,757
Chronic Absenteeism34.4%

Students at Matanzas High School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 59% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
53%
2024
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

38%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Matanzas 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

$78,731

Median home value

$360,600

Median rent

$1,790/mo

College educated

37.3%

Homeownership

86.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
6.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
12 boys'·18 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Freedomschoolers AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.2 mi235Compare →
Coastal Education CenterPrivate · tuition4.4private3–123.4 mi34Compare →
Palm Coast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–124.0 mi13Compare →
Flagler-palm Coast High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available2,563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#11 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

Matanzas High School is listed in FLAGLER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Matanzas High School

Matanzas High School is a public high school in Palm Coast, FL, part of Flagler, serving approximately 1,992 students in grades 8th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,890 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Matanzas High School

What grades does Matanzas High School serve?

Matanzas High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Matanzas High School?

Matanzas High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,992 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Matanzas High School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Matanzas High School rank in FL?

Matanzas High School ranks #2,890 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Matanzas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Matanzas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Matanzas High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Matanzas High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Matanzas High School a charter school?

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

Is Matanzas High School a Title I school?

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

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

38.0% of students at Matanzas 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
1,992
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Flagler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 32137)
47,003
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
56.5
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 32137; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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