The Chiles Academy is a public charter school located in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. It is part of the Volusia County Schools district. The school was originally built in 1926 as the Cypress Street Elementary School.
Serving 90 students in grades 6-12, The Chiles Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Chiles Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Chiles Academy's student population of 90 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2002
Campus Size
11 acres
School Motto
We stand with young parents—no matter what.
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Chiles Academy is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
52%
21%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Chiles Academy?
The graduation rate of The Chiles Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Chiles Academy?
90 students attend The Chiles Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Chiles Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does The Chiles Academy offer ?
The Chiles Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Chiles Academy part of?
The Chiles Academy is part of Volusia School District.
In what neighborhood is The Chiles Academy located?
The Chiles Academy is located in the Colemans Daytona neighborhood of Daytona Beach, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Colemans Daytona.
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