Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
High· 90 schools in district

RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY

1031 MASON AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117VOLUSIA →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
540
Students
Total enrolled
52%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 40% vs nat'l
$11,697
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 18% vs nat'l
36.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 134% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 540 students in grades 09–12 in DAYTONA BEACH, Florida.
18% below average funding
District spends $11,697 per pupil, 18% less than the national average of $14,347.
36.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY is a large high in DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, serving grades 09–12 with 540 students. The district invests $11,697 per student — 18% below the national average of $14,347, with a 36.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 52% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY

540
Total Students
36.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
15
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 Distribution310 male · 230 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 393 students
Student Composition
36%
21%
38%
White36%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black38%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120192005749

Academic Outcomes at RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
50-54
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
52%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,697Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,697
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,147
Student Support$2,222
Administration$1,404
Operations$1,755
Other$1,170
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,697 spent per student, an estimated $5,182 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
47%
State government
34.5%
Local (property tax)
47.0%
Federal programs
18.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 52% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • Below-average funding — $11,697/student, 18% less than the national average
  • 36.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HOLLY HILL SCHOOLIVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE ARTSDEBARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
Middle
RIVER SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLCREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLSILVER SANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLDELTONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
+7 more
↓
High School
DELAND HIGH SCHOOLUNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLSPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOLMAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
+6 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyVolusia County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictVOLUSIA →
Phone: (386)304-0086
NCES ID: 120192005749
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DAYTONA BEACH seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in VOLUSIA
High
DELAND HIGH SCHOOL
2,926 students · 09–12
● 37 opp50% FRL
High
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
2,901 students · 09–12
● 39 opp49% FRL
High
SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
2,569 students · 09–12
● 45 opp37% FRL
High
MAINLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1,855 students · 09–12
● 37 opp64% FRL
High
DELTONA HIGH SCHOOL
1,851 students · 09–12
● 40 opp52% FRL
High
NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
1,810 students · 09–12
● 41 opp41% FRL
High
SEABREEZE HIGH SCHOOL
1,654 students · 09–12
● 42 opp41% FRL
High
PINE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
1,636 students · 09–12
● 38 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1031 MASON AVE, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117
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.