Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Highbanks Learning Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Highbanks Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Highbanks Learning Center's student population of 34 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
Highbanks Learning Center 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 Highbanks Learning Center is 0.68, 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
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Highbanks Learning Center is ranked #1872 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Highbanks Learning Center often compared to?
Highbanks Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Southwestern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highbanks Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Highbanks Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Highbanks Learning Center?
34 students attend Highbanks Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Highbanks Learning Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highbanks Learning Center?
Highbanks Learning Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highbanks Learning Center offer ?
Highbanks Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Highbanks Learning Center part of?
Highbanks Learning Center is part of Volusia School District.
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I would definately recommend this school to other students! My daughter has courage to be herself again through positive encouragement from the facility and teachers..
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