Serving 1,992 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 43% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,992 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Matanzas 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 Matanzas High School is 0.58, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% 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 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Matanzas High School?
1,992 students attend Matanzas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% 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, and 2% of students are Asian.
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
What school district is Matanzas High School part of?
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.
- Posted by Parent - AnnVi
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 1,992 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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