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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VOLUSIA·NCES 120192003939

THE CHILES ACADEMY

868 GEORGE W ENGRAM BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114 · (386) 322-6102 · Volusia County
GRADES 06–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL90 STUDENTS
Enrollment
90
High
DISTRICT 1,261 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
90.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.9:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
78 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
58
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
5
Grade 11
8
Grade 12
15
Student demographics
White
1416%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1213%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 38%
Black
4752%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 21%
Two+
1618%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
3236%
Female
5864%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
90
-64 (-42%) vs 2017
% White
16%
was 21%
% Hispanic
13%
was 11%
% Black
52%
was 53%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About THE CHILES ACADEMY

THE CHILES ACADEMY is a minimally staffed four-year high school in DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, part of VOLUSIA. The school serves 90 students in grades 6 through 12. That puts it 91% smaller than the typical public school in Florida, which averages around 1,035 students.

VOLUSIA runs 87 schools in total, collectively educating 61,765 students. THE CHILES ACADEMY is one of those campuses.

Demographically, THE CHILES ACADEMY reports that 52% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 18% multiracial, 16% White, 13% Hispanic. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 11%.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 90.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 23.5:1 average. Around 87% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Volusia County (around 53%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Volusia County shows median household income runs about $70,044, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. THE CHILES ACADEMY is one of 90 public schools in Volusia County (combined enrollment of about 61,765 students).

The closest other public school is RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an inner-city site. THE CHILES ACADEMY is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 42%: 154 students in 2018 compared to 90 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 21% to 16% over that span.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Volusia County at a glance

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Population
579,622
Census ACS
Median income
$70,044
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
90
61,765 students

Quick facts

School name
THE CHILES ACADEMY
District
VOLUSIA
Address
868 GEORGE W ENGRAM BLVD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114
Phone
(386) 322-6102
County
Volusia County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
90
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
90.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
78 (87%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
120192003939
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About THE CHILES ACADEMY
What is the total enrollment at THE CHILES ACADEMY?
THE CHILES ACADEMY enrolls approximately 90 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does THE CHILES ACADEMY serve?
THE CHILES ACADEMY serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at THE CHILES ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at THE CHILES ACADEMY is approximately 90.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
How diverse is THE CHILES ACADEMY?
THE CHILES ACADEMY reports a student body of 16% White, 13% Hispanic, 52% Black, 18% Two or more.
Is THE CHILES ACADEMY public or private?
THE CHILES ACADEMY is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by VOLUSIA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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