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#2930 of 3,778 schools in FL

Pine Ridge High School

High School · Volusia · Deltona, FL

A Volusia high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

926 HOWLAND BLVD, Deltona, FL 32738

  • Math 19% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation7.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at Pine Ridge High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency19%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 45% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
43%
2013
ELA
44%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
38%
2024
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Ridge 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,394

Median home value

$257,700

Median rent

$1,608/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
7.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
8 boys'·12 girls'·27 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 in VOLUSIA

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atlantic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,227Compare →
Burns Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–12Not available1,074Compare →
Deltona High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available1,787Compare →
Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–12Not available49Compare →

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.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#60 of 80
District spending per student
$10,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Ridge High School is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Ridge High School

Pine Ridge High School is a public high school in Deltona, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 1,630 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,930 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Ridge High School

What grades does Pine Ridge High School serve?

Pine Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pine Ridge High School?

Pine Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Ridge High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Ridge High School rank in FL?

Pine Ridge High School ranks #2,930 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pine Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Ridge 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 Pine Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Ridge High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pine Ridge High School a charter school?

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

Is Pine Ridge High School a Title I school?

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

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

59.5% of students at Pine Ridge 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
1,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 32738)
48,458
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
36.8
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 32738; 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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