Matanzas High School

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Matanzas High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3535 OLD KINGS Rd N,  Palm Coast, FL
Flagler County Public Schools
3.7
2.8
2,102 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jeff Reaves
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
52.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
313:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
59.6%
Hispanic
19%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
2.7%

School Rankings

#80 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

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 491 Students
University of Florida 430 Students
University of North Florida 417 Students
Florida State University 364 Students
Daytona State College 308 Students
University of South Florida 239 Students
University of Miami 202 Students
Stetson University 168 Students
Florida Atlantic University 150 Students
Jacksonville University 146 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 126 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Nursing 93 Students
Biology 88 Students
Criminology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 46 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 43 Students
Marketing 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 302 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/24/2025
I have used MHS for my testings such as PSAT and SAT as well as talking to the counselors over and over about resources and questions concerning my grades, classes, and testing.
5.0 Senior
12/16/2024
I've had a fairly reasonably experience at this school, all 4 years I've had wonderful teachers and very understanding faculty.
4.0 Freshman
12/9/2024
I liked a lot of things but there were also times when things could have been better. We had a lot of focus on the wrong things, like phones and dress code while there were fights and bad academics and unkind teachers happening at the same time.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 10 Reviews
2.0 student
4/14/2026
I am a student, who is on track to graduate in May with 50 total credits between high school and college. I did not enjoy my time here at all. From my experience(and others), Matanzas High functions more like a basic education facility that is geographically isolated from my city, rather than a scho...
1.0 parent
3/25/2026
Considering this school sits on the proverbial "Space Coast " it does not teach Physics. Advanced diploma AICE is strictly run on a cohort basis and you are only allowed to follow subjects based on your graded year. Research has shown that this type of administration is totally against academic adva...
2.0 student
8/6/2023
as a current student, i can confidently say that this school drains me and other students everyday. students mental health is not a priority for many teachers, and many teachers are unfair, rude, and just dont care about the students at all. there are only a few teachers who actually accept and care...
3.0 other
6/9/2022
As a student I did not enjoy my time there

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Matanzas High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palm Coast, FL, in the Palm Coast neighborhood, and is served by the Flagler County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,102 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Matanzas High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $422,477. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedomschoolers Academy, Coastal Education Center, Palm Coast Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Palm Coast has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Matanzas High School.

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