Spruce Creek High School is located in Port Orange, Florida, a town of approximately 56,000 residents in 28 square miles. The school is centrally located in the midst of a family neighborhood, yet is also near an interstate. We serve a predominantly suburban community in Eastern Volusia County. We are one of nine high schools in the Volusia County School District, which serves approximately 62,000 students in a county with approximately 500,000 residents. Retail, health care, tourism and education are the primary sources of employment in Volusia County. We are a county with a variety of cultural and educational opportunities for students due to our close proximity to numerous colleges and cities. Spruce Creek High School, established in 1975, has consistently been ranked as one of Newsweek’s Top 100 High Schools in America. We are a comprehensive four-year public high school enrolling 2,500 students in grades 9–12. We are a culturally diverse school, attracting students from around the globe. On average our teacher to student ration is 1:25. We have a graduating class of approximately 600-650 each year. SCHS is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Spruce Creek High School provides students with an opportunity for an International education in a public school setting close to home.