RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY

Charter School 771 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richard Milburn Academy (RMA) of Daytona Beach is a tuition-free public charter high school that focuses on providing an alternative educational environment for students who may struggle in traditional school settings. The academy is designed to offer a flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to learning, catering specifically to students who are looking for a non-traditional path to graduation. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and personalized academic support, the school aims to re-engage students and help them overcome barriers to their academic success.

The curriculum at RMA is structured to be self-paced and competency-based, allowing students to earn credits and work toward their high school diplomas at a speed that fits their unique circumstances. In addition to core academic requirements, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and post-secondary preparation. Through its specialized environment, Richard Milburn Academy serves as a vital resource for students seeking a second chance or a more focused, manageable educational structure as they prepare for life after high school.

771

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

35.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	182
Black	240
Asian	1
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
303 (39.3%)
Black
240 (31.1%)
Hispanic
182 (23.6%)
Two or More
36 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)304-0086
Website:	http://rmaflorida.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	522
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 9 33

Grade 10 127

Grade 11 254

Grade 12 357