Serving 1,716 students in grades 9-12, Matanzas 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Matanzas High School's student population of 1,716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Matanzas 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 Matanzas High School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1955 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
62%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Matanzas High School's ranking?
Matanzas High School is ranked #1955 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Matanzas High School often compared to?
Matanzas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flagler-palm Coast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Matanzas High School?
The graduation rate of Matanzas High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Matanzas High School?
1,716 students attend Matanzas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Matanzas High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matanzas High School?
Matanzas High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Matanzas High School offer ?
Matanzas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Matanzas High School part of?
Matanzas High School is part of Flagler School District.
School Reviews
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2 12/19/2014
Teachers and administrative staff alike are complacent and lackadaisical at times. They are prejudice and give preferrence to people they know and do not motivate minority kids. They will chance your child's class schedule to how they think the child "can/ should function" because it is more convenient not wanting to deal with them.
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