Spruce Creek High School is a public secondary school located in the city of Port Orange, Florida. It is the largest IB high school in North America and is one of Newsweek's Top 100 High Schools.
Serving 2,568 students in grades 9-12, Spruce Creek 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spruce Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spruce Creek High School's student population of 2,568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spruce Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spruce Creek High School is 0.49, 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
#2135 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spruce Creek High School's ranking?
Spruce Creek High School is ranked #2135 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Spruce Creek High School often compared to?
Spruce Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic High School, Seabreeze High School, New Smyrna Beach High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spruce Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Spruce Creek High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Spruce Creek High School?
2,568 students attend Spruce Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Spruce Creek High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Creek High School?
Spruce Creek High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spruce Creek High School offer ?
Spruce Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spruce Creek High School part of?
Spruce Creek High School is part of Volusia School District.
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