New Smyrna Beach High School

New Smyrna Beach High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1015 10th St,  New Smyrna Beach, FL
Volusia County Schools
3.7
2.7
1,738 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Matt Krajewski
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
65.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
258:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
White
81.3%
Black
6.4%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida 368 Students
University of Florida 330 Students
Florida State University 265 Students
University of North Florida 225 Students
Daytona State College 219 Students
University of South Florida 185 Students
Stetson University 178 Students
University of Miami 141 Students
Florida Atlantic University 129 Students
Florida International University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 116 Students
Biology 76 Students
Nursing 72 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 34 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 259 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/27/2025
New Smyrna beach high school is a good school beacuse of its dedicated teachers who like to facilitate their students needs. There is also a reliable administration department for students to seek help from whether it be for their school or home life.
4.0 Freshman
2/28/2022
The academic program is very good, and while there is some fights occasionally, it is overall pretty well-off.
3.0 Senior
3/2/2021
New Smyrna Beach high school has good teachers but it also has teachers who do not care about their students. A lot of the administration is rude.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
1.0 other
7/4/2025
This school treats bullying like a minor issue that can be swept under the rug. The teachers are completely indifferent to the students’ well-being unless it directly benefits them. It’s one of the worst schools I’ve ever been to. I’ve never felt any respect in any of the classrooms, and the teacher...
1.0 parent
3/16/2024
Administration doesn’t care or respond to personal communication or complaints from parents. I continually hear appalling stories from other parents and community members about the unprofessional and inconsiderate administration. I know of several issues that have been brought to admin that have bee...
1.0 parent
4/14/2021
Poor! Staff doesn't care, including the principal! Reputation proceeds!
1.0 parent
5/16/2019
The last few years this school has gotten more violent and bullying rampant. Disappointed that faculty and staff here has started to fail our children in this manor. Either fire the ones not following policy or let this school increasingly get worse

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New Smyrna Beach High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in New Smyrna Beach, FL and is served by the Volusia County Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,738 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. New Smyrna Beach High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $303,174. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bethel Christian Academy, Knight's Christian Academy, New Smyrna Beach Middle School, and more. Learn more about what New Smyrna Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Smyrna Beach High School.

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