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Spruce Creek High School

High School · Volusia · Port Orange, FL

A Volusia high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 TAYLOR RD, Port Orange, FL 32127

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 64% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation30.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$10,727
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Spruce Creek High School score 50% 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 Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
70%
2013
ELA
68%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2024
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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

38.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Spruce Creek 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$65,260

Median home value

$301,800

Median rent

$1,324/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
30.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·396 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·42 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
Atlantic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–122.8 mi1,227Compare →
Hospital HomeboundEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–122.8 mi49Compare →
Daytona Beach Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–123.7 mi257Compare →
The Chase Academy, Inc.Private · tuition6.9privateK–124.0 mi50Compare →

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.

Volusia

Schools in district
89
Rank in district
#38 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

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

About Spruce Creek High School

Spruce Creek High School is a public high school in Port Orange, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 2,568 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,124 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Spruce Creek High School

What grades does Spruce Creek High School serve?

Spruce Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Spruce Creek High School?

Spruce Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,568 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Creek High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Creek High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Spruce Creek High School rank in FL?

Spruce Creek High School ranks #2,124 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Spruce Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Spruce Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Spruce Creek High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Spruce Creek High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Spruce Creek High School a charter school?

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

Is Spruce Creek High School a Title I school?

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

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

38.5% of students at Spruce Creek 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
2,568
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
115
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Volusia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 32127)
28,430
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
53.6
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 32127; 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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