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#1915 of 3,778 schools in FL
Atlantic Coast High School
High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9735 R G SKINNER PKWY, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atlantic Coast High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 52% across the 15-year record (2010–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlantic Coast High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,203
Median home value
$360,200
Median rent
$1,586/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
39.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter Academy at ClayCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,331 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter Academy at OsceolaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 931 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #72 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlantic Coast High School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlantic Coast High School
Atlantic Coast High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 2,768 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,915 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
What's said publicly about Atlantic Coast High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlantic Coast High School
What grades does Atlantic Coast High School serve?
Atlantic Coast High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Atlantic Coast High School?
Atlantic Coast High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Coast High School is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlantic Coast High School rank in FL?
Atlantic Coast High School ranks #1,915 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Atlantic Coast High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlantic Coast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlantic Coast High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlantic Coast High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Atlantic Coast High School a charter school?
No, Atlantic Coast High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlantic Coast High School a Title I school?
No, Atlantic Coast High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlantic Coast High School?
33.9% of students at Atlantic Coast High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.3%
- Phone
- (904) 538-5120
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32256)
- 55,510
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32256; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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