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FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL

5500 E HIGHWAY 100, PALM COAST, FL 32164FLAGLER →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,523
Students
Total enrolled
86%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$11,686
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 58% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,523 students in grades 09–12 in PALM COAST, Florida.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,686 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in PALM COAST, Florida, serving grades 09–12 with 2,523 students. The district invests $11,686 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL

2,523
Total Students
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
104
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,285 male · 1,238 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 1,324 students
Student Composition
59%
17%
15%
Asian3%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black15%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120054000842

Academic Outcomes at FLAGLER-PALM COAST HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
86
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
86%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 19th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32164

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,686Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,686
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,142
Student Support$2,220
Administration$1,402
Operations$1,753
Other$1,169
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,686 spent per student, an estimated $5,177 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
55%
State government
29.3%
Local (property tax)
55.5%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 86% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,686/student, 19% less than the national average
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BELLE TERRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBUNNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOLD KINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIMAGINE SCHOOL AT TOWN CENTER
+3 more
↓
Middle
INDIAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOLBUDDY TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOLIFLAGLER-VIRTUAL FRANCHISEFLAGLER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyFlagler County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFLAGLER →
Phone: (386)437-7540
NCES ID: 120054000842
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PALM COAST seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FLAGLER
High
MATANZAS HIGH SCHOOL
1,978 students · 07–12
● 44 opp48% FRL
Mid
INDIAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,518 students · 06–08
● 44 opp50% FRL
Mid
BUDDY TAYLOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,343 students · 06–08
● 38 opp63% FRL
Elem
BELLE TERRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,190 students · PK–06
● 44 opp58% FRL
Elem
BUNNELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,080 students · PK–05
● 37 opp73% FRL
Elem
OLD KINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
979 students · PK–05
● 40 opp52% FRL
Elem
IMAGINE SCHOOL AT TOWN CENTER
895 students · KG–08
● 38 opp39% FRL
Elem
RYMFIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
892 students · PK–05
● 38 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5500 E HIGHWAY 100, PALM COAST, FL 32164
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.