HALIFAX BEHAVIORAL SERVICES

HALIFAX BEHAVIORAL SERVICES is a Title I public school that is part of the VOLUSIA school district, located in DAYTONA BEACH, FL with about 24 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, HALIFAX BEHAVIORAL SERVICES has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HALIFAX BEHAVIORAL SERVICES (HBS) in Daytona Beach, Florida, operates as a specialized educational facility integrated with the Volusia County School District. Unlike a traditional academic institution, this facility serves as a therapeutic and educational environment for students who require intensive behavioral and mental health support. The school works in conjunction with psychiatric clinical services to provide a structured, safe setting where students can continue their education while receiving the necessary intervention to address emotional or behavioral challenges.

The program is designed to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and academic success, ensuring that students do not fall behind in their studies while navigating personal or mental health crises. By maintaining close communication with home schools, the staff at HALIFAX BEHAVIORAL SERVICES focuses on stabilizing students and developing individualized strategies that will eventually allow them to transition back into a standard classroom setting. The facility emphasizes a collaborative approach, involving educators, clinicians, and families to support the long-term well-being and academic progress of each student.

For more information, contact HALIFAX BEHAVIORAL SERVICES at (386) 425-3963 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.