Matanzas High School is located at 3535 Old King's Road North in Palm Coast, Florida. The school's sports teams are known as the Pirates. As of 2013–2014, it was A-rated. The school colors are royal blue, silver and black.
Serving 2,102 students in grades 8-12, 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Matanzas High School serves the northern part of Palm Coast, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 125.3 square miles, where most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 17.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matanzas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Matanzas High School's student population of 2,102 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Make Good Choices Hold Yourself Accountable Strive For Excellence
School Rankings
Matanzas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matanzas High School is 0.59, 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
#2108 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue, Silver, and Black
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: 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 #2108 out of 3,662 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% 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 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Matanzas High School?
2,102 students attend Matanzas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Matanzas High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matanzas High School?
Matanzas High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Matanzas High School offer ?
Matanzas High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Matanzas High School part of?
Matanzas High School is part of Flagler School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
3 10/10/2025
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