Below Average
#2931 of 3,778 schools in FL
The Chiles Academy
High School · Volusia · Daytona Beach, FL
A Volusia charter high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
868 GEORGE W ENGRAM BLVD, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Chiles Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 17 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Chiles Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32114; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Milburn AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 882 | Compare → |
| Mainland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,925 | Compare → |
| Amikids VolusiaEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Burns Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | Not available | 1,074 | Compare → |
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.
Volusia
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #61 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
The Chiles Academy is listed in VOLUSIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Chiles Academy
The Chiles Academy is a public high school in Daytona Beach, FL, part of Volusia, serving approximately 106 students in grades 6th-12th with a 53:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,931 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Chiles Academy
What grades does The Chiles Academy serve?
The Chiles Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Chiles Academy?
The Chiles Academy has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Chiles Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Chiles Academy is 53:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Chiles Academy rank in FL?
The Chiles Academy ranks #2,931 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is The Chiles Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Chiles Academy 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 The Chiles Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Chiles Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is The Chiles Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Chiles Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Chiles Academy a Title I school?
No, The Chiles Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Chiles Academy?
87.7% of students at The Chiles Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 53:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Volusia County
- Phone
- (386) 322-6102
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32114)
- 36,984
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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.
- 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 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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