Suncoast Community High School

Public 9-12

 1717 Avenue S
       Riviera Beach, FL  33404-5225


(561) 882-3400

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 792 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,567 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  1,592

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.1%
Hispanic:
22.8%
African American:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


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Compare Details Suncoast Community High School ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Suncoast Community High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Suncoast Community High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.1%), Hispanic (22.8%), African American (21.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suncoast Community High School is 19.9. 30 high schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suncoast Community High School is $10,567, which is the 22nd highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Suncoast Community High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Suncoast Community High School 19th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See Suncoast Community High School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 45th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Suncoast Community High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.22 10th 484 97.9%
2005 97.60 8th 487 98.4%
2006 98.58 6th 477 98.7%
2007 97.76 11th 563 98.0%
2008 97.15 12th 577 97.9%
2009 97.57 9th 587 98.5%
2010 97.14 8th 620 98.7%
2011 98.15 6th 622 99.0%
2012 80.24 46th 606 92.4%
2013 93.75 12th 648 98.1%
2014 90.91 27th 687 96.1%
2016 87.43 31st 693 95.5%
2017 90.91 16th 714 97.8%
2018 88.35 26th 716 96.4%
2019 86.42 30th 734 95.9%
2021 90.26 20th 746 97.3%
2022 92.00 13th 774 98.3%
2023 91.42 19th 792 97.6%
See the entire list of Florida High School Rankings!

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

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by a student
Monday, May 18, 2015

Open Quote I graduated from Suncoast in 2011 with an IB/MSE diploma. To this day, I regret buying into the hype. Everyone there does until senior year and it’s too late. Only a few kids thrive at Suncoast. So here are my thoughts.
MSE and CS are the only magnet programs that are worth it at Suncoast. They are strictly for focused students who would want to go into science or engineering. If you are going to insist that your child be in one of these because you believe “STEM jobs are the only jobs that exist anymore” then maybe have them enroll and try MSE for freshman and sophomore year. If they aren't passionate by that point, TRANSFER!!!
The other programs at Suncoast, especially IB, are not worth the time and effort. Don't believe the hype. IB is worse than AP (MSE/CS) when it comes to getting college credit. Google it. A lot of colleges do not offer credit for IB when they do for AP. In cases where both programs get you credit, AP is still better in preparing you. Trust me. Moreover, IB has odd standards of grading, much of which are focused on format. All those hours of learning that you think your child is spending on their IB homework are really hours spent making sure that it conforms to IB’s vague rubrics. Colleges like Stanford, Harvard , yale etc.. do not have a preference for IB students. UF seems to but that’s another story.
It’s true that IB does offer some benefits. You become very good at writing papers, Spanish, and soft subjects like psychology. Theory of Knowledge is a great class. But you could easily get all of these benefits from AP classes or your own self study. IB’s benefits do not outweigh the cons. TRUST ME!
If I had to go to Suncoast again, I would simply do MSE. But that’s only if I had to go to Suncoast again.
The main problem is that the student culture is way too academic. Most kids spend all of their time doing homework and become mindless over achieving robots who only care about grades. They are great at passing tests but do not develop the “soft” people skills necessary for the real world. Many become severely depressed and joke about their lack of sleep and social lives. It’s not a healthy place.
If you are a SMART student, you have a far greater chance of going to a good university if you go to your regular high school. You will have less competition to be in the top of your class. At Suncoast, you will be going against loads of kids who dual-enroll at community colleges over the summer to boost their GPA and rank. It is CUTTHROAT. The good colleges do not recognize this and will still only accept about 5-10 kids from Suncoast each year. This is despite the fact that a top 60 student at Suncoast would easily be in the top 10 at their home school.
By going elsewhere, you will have more time for extracurricular things and life experiences that you need for college essays. You will actually be able to study for your SAT’s which is far more important than doing ridiculous IB internal assessments. You will be able to have a social life and do some normal teenage things and not regret wasting your youth at a school that overworks you.
Dreyfoos is a great alternative to Suncoast. I had a lot of friends who went there who loved it. I wish I had too. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 26, 2009

Open Quote Challenging curriculum. Amazing students. Dedicated and professional teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Suncoast Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 93 592 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1989 57 609 15 4 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1990 123 384 18 13 3 n/a n/a 0 541
1991 218 458 37 23 4 n/a n/a 0 740
1992 325 444 52 38 0 n/a n/a 0 859
1993 423 484 62 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
1994 516 482 66 77 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1995 577 451 80 84 5 n/a n/a 0 1197
1996 577 451 80 84 5 n/a n/a 0 1197
1997 599 449 74 78 7 n/a n/a 0 1207
1998 577 485 84 95 3 n/a n/a 0 1244
1999 613 471 85 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1273
2000 629 471 82 109 2 n/a n/a 0 1293
2001 635 460 97 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1287
2002 678 500 104 78 3 n/a n/a 0 1363
2003 678 500 104 78 3 n/a n/a 0 1363
2004 694 481 110 82 0 n/a n/a 0 1367
2005 684 441 111 95 3 n/a n/a 0 1334
2006 680 404 122 107 3 n/a n/a 0 1316
2007 611 354 139 129 4 n/a n/a 56 1293
2008 617 332 146 155 4 n/a n/a 74 1328
2009 604 340 144 163 1 n/a n/a 75 1327
2010 595 316 184 218 5 n/a n/a 73 1391
2011 640 306 200 203 5 2 89 0 1445
2012 659 321 218 245 5 0 62 0 1510
2013 653 267 244 270 5 0 49 0 1488
2014 646 282 237 291 6 0 50 0 1512
2015 637 292 227 305 8 0 54 0 1523
2016 642 292 213 304 7 0 59 0 1517
2017 652 327 191 319 10 0 63 0 1562
2018 595 364 187 347 19 0 92 0 1604
2019 573 386 185 353 14 1 79 0 1591
2020 554 359 202 333 13 1 80 0 1542
2021 529 378 229 361 10 2 85 0 1594
2022 544 366 237 360 2 3 77 0 1589
2023 543 348 257 363 2 1 78 0 1592

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 Suncoast Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 713 56.0 12.7 21.5
1989 687 48.0 14.3 24.5
1990 541 48.0 11.2 23.3
1991 740 56.0 13.2 25.8
1992 859 57.0 15.0 n/a
1993 1031 60.0 17.2 17.7
1994 1141 64.0 17.8 16.9
1995 1197 66.0 18.1 10.9
1996 1197 66.0 18.1 10.9
1997 1207 61.0 19.8 11.1
1998 1244 63.0 19.7 15.3
1999 1273 64.0 19.9 14.5
2000 1293 68.0 19.0 19.1
2001 1287 67.0 19.2 17.6
2002 1363 71.0 19.2 18.1
2003 1363 71.0 19.2 18.1
2004 1367 65.0 21.0 17.2
2005 1334 67.0 19.9 13.3
2006 1316 70.0 18.8 14.9
2007 1293 73.0 17.7 15.8
2008 1328 76.5 17.4 15.3
2009 1327 89.6 17.2 15.8
2010 1391 80.0 17.3 19.9
2011 1445 79.5 18.1 19.3
2012 1510 81.5 18.5 23.4
2013 1488 82.0 18.1 22.2
2014 1512 87.0 17.3 27.2
2015 1523 85.0 17.9 28.1
2016 1517 84.0 18.0 31.7
2017 1562 86.0 18.1 33
2018 1604 87.0 18.4 34.6
2019 1591 83.5 19.0 33.4
2020 1542 83.5 18.4 31.7
2021 1594 83.0 19.2 38.6
2022 1589 81.5 19.4 39.5
2023 1592 80.0 19.9 26.4

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 Suncoast Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 713 56.0 12.7 21.5
1989 687 48.0 14.3 24.5
1990 541 48.0 11.2 23.3
1991 740 56.0 13.2 25.8
1992 859 57.0 15.0 n/a
1993 1031 60.0 17.2 17.7
1994 1141 64.0 17.8 16.9
1995 1197 66.0 18.1 10.9
1996 1197 66.0 18.1 10.9
1997 1207 61.0 19.8 11.1
1998 1244 63.0 19.7 15.3
1999 1273 64.0 19.9 14.5
2000 1293 68.0 19.0 19.1
2001 1287 67.0 19.2 17.6
2002 1363 71.0 19.2 18.1
2003 1363 71.0 19.2 18.1
2004 1367 65.0 21.0 17.2
2005 1334 67.0 19.9 13.3
2006 1316 70.0 18.8 14.9
2007 1293 73.0 17.7 15.8
2008 1328 76.5 17.4 15.3
2009 1327 89.6 17.2 15.8
2010 1391 80.0 17.3 19.9
2011 1445 79.5 18.1 19.3
2012 1510 81.5 18.5 23.4
2013 1488 82.0 18.1 22.2
2014 1512 87.0 17.3 27.2
2015 1523 85.0 17.9 28.1
2016 1517 84.0 18.0 31.7
2017 1562 86.0 18.1 33
2018 1604 87.0 18.4 34.6
2019 1591 83.5 19.0 33.4
2020 1542 83.5 18.4 31.7
2021 1594 83.0 19.2 38.6
2022 1589 81.5 19.4 39.5
2023 1592 80.0 19.9 26.4

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 Suncoast Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $278 (3.4%) $7,932 (96.6%) $8,210
2019 $327 (3.7%) $8,552 (96.3%) $8,879
2020 $201 (2.1%) $9,537 (97.9%) $9,738
2021 $370 (3.8%) $9,300 (96.2%) $9,670
2022 $838 (7.9%) $9,729 (92.1%) $10,567

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suncoast Community High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 734 High schoolsRanks 19th of 792 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast Community High School)8993
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5654
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Suncoast Community High School)9193
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5452
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Suncoast Community High School)9193
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)6963
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Suncoast Community High School)9696
   End of Course US History (Palm Beach)6962
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Suncoast Community High School)5381
 28%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Suncoast Community High School)7581
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)6153
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15911592
 0.1%
African American386348
 9.8%
American Indian142
 85.7%
Asian185257
 38.9%
Hispanic353363
 2.8%
Pacific Islander11
White573543
 5.2%
Two or More Races7978
 1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%26.4%
 7.1%


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Yes! Suncoast Community High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 792 Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,592 students attended Suncoast Community High School.

Students at Suncoast Community High School are 34% White, 23% Hispanic, 22% African American, 16% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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