ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL

1250 REED CANAL RD
PORT ORANGE, FL 32129

www.atlanticsharks.com/

1,266 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atlantic High School, located in Port Orange, Florida, serves as a comprehensive public secondary institution within the Volusia County School District. Known for its "Shark" mascot, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic achievement and its diverse extracurricular landscape. It offers students a variety of rigorous educational pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Atlantic High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a wide array of athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school focuses on building a strong community spirit while emphasizing character development and student engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the institution strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to excel academically while developing the essential skills needed for personal and professional success after graduation.

1,266

Total Students

66.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	723
Hispanic	148
Black	296
Asian	24
Two or More	72
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
723 (57.1 %)
Black
296 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
148 (11.7 %)
Two or More
72 (5.7 %)
Asian
24 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)322-5600
Website:	http://www.atlanticsharks.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Grade 9 362

Grade 10 311

Grade 11 295

Grade 12 278