Atlantic Coast High School
Overview
Student Enrollment
2,051Best High School in Florida
#186| Rating | 5 out of 10 |
| Grades | 9 to 12th grade |
| School District | DUVAL |
| Type | Public |
| Phone | (904)538-5120 |
| Location | 9735 R G SKINNER PKWY JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
| Charter School | No |
Atlantic Coast High School has an academic rating slightly above the average for Florida high schools based on its average test performance, average graduation rate and high AP course participation. It is ranked 186th in the best public high schools in Florida.
Racial Demographics
The Atlantic Coast High School student body is predominantly White with a sizeable Black population and has very high racial diversity.
| Race | Percent | Students |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.7% | 937 |
| Black | 28% | 574 |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 271 |
| Asian Pacific | 7.6% | 155 |
| Native American Indian | 0.3% | 7 |
| Hawaiian Pacific Inlander | 0.2% | 4 |
| Two or more races | 5% | 103 |
Family Income
vs. other Florida high schools
Upper 13.7%21.2% percent of the school's students are eligible for free lunch under the National School Lunch Program compared to the Florida high school median of 46.3%. By this measure, ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL students are largely upper income and rank 64th in Florida for high school student family income.
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | Students |
|---|---|
| Freshman | 555 |
| Sophomore | 503 |
| Junior | 511 |
| Senior | 482 |
| Total | 2,051 |
Completions
Graduation Rate
87%Rank in Florida
196thRating
5 out of 10| Subgroup | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| All Students | 87% |
| Florida Median | 86% |
| Percentile | 58% |
| White | 85% to 89%* |
| Black | 85% to 89%* |
| Hispanic | 80% to 89%* |
| Asian Pacific | 90% or more* |
| Native American | suppressed* |
| Two or more races | 80% or more* |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 70% to 74%* |
| Limited English Proficiency | 80% or more* |
*Indicates statistic has been anonymized to protect student privacy.
State Standardized Test Performance
Proficient Students
45%Rank in Florida
257thRating
4 out of 10Students at Atlantic Coast High School scored an average 45% of students proficient for math and reading as tested by the Florida Department of Education. Performance is about equal to the state high school median of 48% proficiency and places the school's test performance in the bottom 45.1% of Florida high schools.
Test Proficiency By Gender
| Gender | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 39% | 57% |
| Boys | 36% | 49% |
State Test Proficiency by Subgroup
| Subgroup | Math Proficient | Reading Proficient |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | suppressed* | suppressed* |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65% to 69%* | 70% to 74%* |
| Black | 25% | 35% to 39%* |
| Hispanic | 30% to 34%* | 45% to 49%* |
| Multiracial | - | - |
| White | 43% | 60% |
| With Disabilites | 25% to 29%* | 30% to 34%* |
| Limited English | 11% to 19%* | 20% or less* |
*Indicates statistic has been anonymized to protect student privacy.
College Admission Test Scoring
Average SAT Score
960The average SAT score for Atlantic Coast High School students in 2014 was 960.
College Admission Test Participation
Upperclassmen taking ACT or SAT
64%Rank in Florida
168thRating
6 out of 10634 out of 993 junior and senior of students took either the ACT or SAT test (64%). College admission testing participation is slightly above the Florida median rate of 57% and in the top 38% for participation.
AP Course and Test Performance
AP Class Enrollment Rate
33%AP Pass Rank in Florida
155thAP Pass Rate Rating
5 out of 10Atlantic Coast High School offers 15 AP courses. 33 percent of grade nine through twelve students are enrolled in at least one AP class. The AP participation rate is in the 79% percentile and well above the median AP enrollment rate for all Florida schools of 22%. Atlantic Coast High School had 402 taking AP exams with a 101 passing at least one exam. The AP pass rate is in the 58% percentile and slightly above the Florida state median of 22 percent.
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| AP Test Pass Rate | 25% | 22% |
| Students enrolled in an AP class | 33% | 22% |
| AP Math Enrollment Rate | 6% | |
| AP Science Enrollment Rate | 9% | |
| AP Other Enrollment Rate | 31% | |
| AP Courses Offered | 15 |
Absenteeism Rate
| School | State | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 5% | 20% |
| Female Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 5% | |
| Male Chronic Absenteeism Rate | 4% |
Police Referral Rate
| Group | Percent | Referrals |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0.3% | 6 |
| Boys | 0.4% | 4 |
| Girls | 0.2% | 2 |
| Florida Median | 0.4% |
Police Arrest Rate
| Group | Percent | Arrests |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
Expulsion Rate
| Group | Percent | Expulsions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0% | 0 |
| Boys | 0% | 0 |
| Girls | 0% | 0 |
| Florida Median | 0% |
In-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 14.6% | 297 |
| Boys | 15.6% | 169 |
| Girls | 13.4% | 128 |
| Florida Median | 5.3% |
Out-of-School Suspension Rate
| Group | Percent | Suspensions |
|---|---|---|
| All Students | 2.1% | 42 |
| Boys | 2.2% | 24 |
| Girls | 1.7% | 18 |
Location
Atlantic Coast High School
9735 R G SKINNER PKWY
JACKSONVILLE, FL
32256
(904)538-5120
District
DUVAL
JACKSONVILLE, FL