New Smyrna Beach High School

1015 10th St
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,887 students in grades 9-12, New Smyrna Beach High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Smyrna Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

New Smyrna Beach High School's student population of 1,887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,887 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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School Rankings

New Smyrna Beach High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Smyrna Beach High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#2058 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
48%
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52%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
84%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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96%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Smyrna Beach High School's ranking?
New Smyrna Beach High School is ranked #2058 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are New Smyrna Beach High School often compared to?
New Smyrna Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spruce Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Smyrna Beach High School?
The graduation rate of New Smyrna Beach High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend New Smyrna Beach High School?
1,887 students attend New Smyrna Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of New Smyrna Beach High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Smyrna Beach High School?
New Smyrna Beach High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Smyrna Beach High School offer ?
New Smyrna Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Smyrna Beach High School part of?
New Smyrna Beach High School is part of Volusia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,887 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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