Atlantic Coast High School

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Atlantic Coast High School ranks 262 nd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Atlantic Coast High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 2,768 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atlantic Coast High School has had a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.2% to 97.4% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's test scores are mixed compared to the district and state, with some subjects like Biology 1 and US History outperforming, while others like Algebra 1 and English Language Arts have lower proficiency rates. Notably, Atlantic Coast High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 48.9%, compared to the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, Sandalwood High School has similar performance to Atlantic Coast High School, while Samuel W. Wolfson High School, a magnet school, and River City Science Academy, a charter school, significantly outperform Atlantic Coast High School and the district/state in test scores and school rankings. Atlantic Coast High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 238 out of 792 Florida high schools in 2022-2023 to 343 out of 746 in 2020-2021, placing it in the middle to upper-middle range compared to other Florida high schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9735 R G Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 538-5120

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 844 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,537

Feeder schools for Atlantic Coast High School:

Elementary:	Bartram Springs Elementary
	Beauclerc Elementary School
	Chet's Creek Elementary School
	Kings Trail Elementary School
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	Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
	Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School
Middle:	Kernan Middle School
	Twin Lakes Academy Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.4

Number of students: 2,768

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.7%

African American:

28.4%

Hispanic:

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atlantic Coast High School ranks better than 69% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 31 ranked high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Atlantic Coast High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Atlantic Coast High School has the largest high school student body size in the Duval School District. Student population at Atlantic Coast High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.7%), African American (28.4%), Hispanic (22.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atlantic Coast High School is 23.4. 27 high schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Atlantic Coast High School employs 118 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlantic Coast High School is $8,537. 26 high schools in the Duval School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

Atlantic Coast High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Coast High School 262^nd of 844 Florida public high schools. (See Atlantic Coast High School in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atlantic Coast High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	58.62	279^th	622	55.1%
2012	43.44	302^nd	606	50.2%
2013	45.69	325^th	648	49.8%
2014	52.41	306^th	687	55.5%
2016	47.06	307^th	693	55.7%
2017	50.63	275^th	714	61.5%
2018	48.46	300^th	716	58.1%
2019	49.79	286^th	734	61.0%
2021	42.56	343^rd	746	54.0%
2022	49.51	289^th	774	62.7%
2023	55.33	238^th	792	69.9%
2024	55.46	247^th	807	69.4%
2025	55.30	262^nd	844	69.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Atlantic Coast High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	608	465	84	127	4	4	37	1329
2012	917	713	135	208	6	3	62	2044
2013	949	654	158	238	6	4	69	2078
2014	950	606	150	245	5	4	81	2041
2015	937	574	155	271	7	4	103	2051
2016	962	580	158	294	11	3	105	2113
2017	959	616	161	319	7	1	120	2183
2018	986	697	162	365	11	3	134	2358
2019	901	693	155	378	15	5	122	2269
2020	925	686	162	449	13	8	110	2353
2021	904	670	152	437	12	7	122	2304
2022	879	696	160	509	12	11	147	2414
2023	911	714	160	559	11	9	173	2537
2024	932	786	199	626	14	9	202	2768

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atlantic Coast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1329	59.0	22.5	28.7
2012	2044	90.0	22.7	28.3
2013	2078	107.0	19.4	23.1
2014	2041	104.0	19.6	26.5
2015	2051	100.0	20.5	24.7
2016	2113	100.0	21.1	27.9
2017	2183	104.0	20.9	28.8
2018	2358	108.0	21.8	31.7
2019	2269	107.0	21.2	32.6
2020	2353	106.0	22.1	32.9
2021	2304	108.0	21.3	34.2
2022	2414	106.0	22.7	34.6
2023	2537	118.0	21.5	35.4
2024	2768	118.0	23.4	33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Atlantic Coast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1329	59.0	22.5	28.7
2012	2044	90.0	22.7	28.3
2013	2078	107.0	19.4	23.1
2014	2041	104.0	19.6	26.5
2015	2051	100.0	20.5	24.7
2016	2113	100.0	21.1	27.9
2017	2183	104.0	20.9	28.8
2018	2358	108.0	21.8	31.7
2019	2269	107.0	21.2	32.6
2020	2353	106.0	22.1	32.9
2021	2304	108.0	21.3	34.2
2022	2414	106.0	22.7	34.6
2023	2537	118.0	21.5	35.4
2024	2768	118.0	23.4	33.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Atlantic Coast High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$416 (6.4%)	$6,109 (93.6%)	$6,525
2019	$588 (8.7%)	$6,174 (91.3%)	$6,763
2020	$349 (5.4%)	$6,166 (94.6%)	$6,516
2021	$474 (6.7%)	$6,574 (93.3%)	$7,049
2022	$980 (13.2%)	$6,418 (86.7%)	$7,399
2023	$1,036 (12.6%)	$7,190 (87.4%)	$8,225
2024	$1,317 (15.4%)	$7,220 (84.6%)	$8,537

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlantic Coast High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 286^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 238^th of 792 High schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Coast High School)	50	47	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	45	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Coast High School)	49	43	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	43	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Atlantic Coast High School)	71	73	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Atlantic Coast High School)	73	76	3%
End of Course US History (Duval)	69	61	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Atlantic Coast High School)	49	38	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Atlantic Coast High School)	58	70	12%
End of Course Geometry (Duval)	63	53	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2269	2537	11.8%
African American	693	714	3%
American Indian	15	11	26.7%
Asian	155	160	3.2%
Hispanic	378	559	47.9%
Pacific Islander	5	9	80%
White	901	911	1.1%
Two or More Races	122	173	41.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.6%	35.4%	2.8%

Schools Near Atlantic Coast High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atlantic Coast High School	Public	9-12	9735 R G Skinner Pkwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-5120	2,768	118	23.4	33.9%	932 (33.7%)	786 (28.4%)	626 (22.6%)	199 (7.2%)	14 (0.5%)	9 (0.3%)	202 (7.3%)	55.3	262^nd of 844 public high schools	69.0%		55.5	247^th of 807 public high schools	69.4%	15				55.0	58.0					52.0	58.0	76.0	81.0		$8,537	$1,317	$7,220
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	9-12	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	667	0	21.0	45.4%	260 (39.0%)	130 (19.5%)	205 (30.7%)	29 (4.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.2%)	49.9	337^th of 844 public high schools	60.1%		49.5	309^th of 807 public high schools	61.7%	28				48.0	52.0					40.0	68.0	81.0	73.0		$10,062	$1,547	$8,514
Mandarin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4831 Greenland Rd	Jacksonville	32258	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 260-3911	2,398	111	21.6	27.3%	1,255 (52.3%)	478 (19.9%)	395 (16.5%)	112 (4.7%)	22 (0.9%)	13 (0.5%)	123 (5.1%)	64.3	190^th of 844 public high schools	77.5%		62.6	197^th of 807 public high schools	75.6%	7				62.0	65.0					68.0	70.0	74.0	79.0		$8,499	$1,213	$7,286
Gateway Community Services	Public	6-12	3747 Belfort Rd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 646-4889	14	4	3.5	57.1%	9 (64.3%)	3 (21.4%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
San Jose Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	4072 Sunbeam Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 425-1725	637	0	25.0	36.3%	185 (29.0%)	181 (28.4%)	218 (34.2%)	15 (2.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	18.2	674^th of 844 public high schools	20.1%		22.9	618^th of 807 public high schools	23.4%	56	29.0	19.0	23.0	35.0	36.0	28.0	27.0	22.0	4.0	41.0	17.0	57.0	28.0	40.0	$9,451	$184	$9,267
Amikids Jacksonville	Public	6-12	13375 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 223-1121	23	0		73.9%	3 (13.0%)	17 (73.9%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)								(n/a)
Sandalwood High School	Public	9-12	2750 John Prom Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 646-5100	2,726	112	24.3	40.2%	948 (34.8%)	706 (25.9%)	647 (23.7%)	209 (7.7%)	8 (0.3%)	11 (0.4%)	197 (7.2%)	52.9	297^th of 844 public high schools	64.8%		50.2	299^th of 807 public high schools	62.9%	2				52.0	53.0					59.0	67.0	65.0	79.0		$8,598	$1,326	$7,272
Alden Road Excep. Student Center	Public	6-12	11780 Alden Rd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2722	175	26	6.7	38.9%	83 (47.4%)	61 (34.9%)	16 (9.1%)	12 (6.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2819	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Samuel W. Wolfson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5265	978	50	19.5	18.5%	623 (63.7%)	130 (13.3%)	129 (13.2%)	46 (4.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.5%)	89.2	22^nd of 844 public high schools	97.4%		87	35^th of 807 public high schools	95.7%	13				93.0	84.0						87.0	96.0	99.0		$9,821	$1,230	$8,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic Coast High School

What schools feed into Atlantic Coast High School?

Atlantic Coast High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bartram Springs Elementary
Elementary : Beauclerc Elementary School
Elementary : Chet's Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Kings Trail Elementary School
Elementary : Mandarin Oaks Elementary School
Elementary : Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School
Middle : Kernan Middle School
Middle : Twin Lakes Academy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Atlantic Coast High School?

Students at Atlantic Coast High School are 34% White, 28% African American, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

How many students attend Atlantic Coast High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,768 students attended Atlantic Coast High School.

Is Atlantic Coast High School a good school?

Atlantic Coast High School ranks 262^nd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Atlantic Coast High School in?

Duval

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