Volusia Halfway House High School (Closed 2007)

1047 Madison Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Volusia Halfway House High School serves 23 students in grades 8-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
≤20%
68%
(11-12)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
57%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
5%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Volusia Halfway House High School?
23 students attend Volusia Halfway House High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Volusia Halfway House High School students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volusia Halfway House High School?
Volusia Halfway House High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Volusia Halfway House High School offer ?
Volusia Halfway House High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Volusia Halfway House High School part of?
Volusia Halfway House High School is part of Volusia School District.

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