Atlantic Coast High School

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Atlantic Coast High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9735 Stingray Pky,  Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
4.0
2.7
2,887 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Zeina Spaulding
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
53%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
576:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
32.7%
Black
28.5%
Hispanic
24.2%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian
6.9%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#32 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Florida 920 Students
Florida State University 600 Students
University of Central Florida 596 Students
University of Florida 586 Students
University of South Florida 398 Students
Jacksonville University 333 Students
Florida State College at Jacksonville 325 Students
University of Miami 282 Students
Florida Atlantic University 271 Students
Florida International University 249 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 210 Students
Nursing 160 Students
Psychology 150 Students
Biology 120 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 93 Students
Computer Science 75 Students
Pre-Law Studies 56 Students
Marketing 54 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 51 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 408 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/1/2025
Going Atlantic Coast high school will forever be one of the best things I've done in my life. AC have given me many opportunities for me to be a successful person in life and I will always be thankful for that.
4.0 Senior
9/16/2025
I feel like this is an amazing school. It definitely needs improvement as it is unclean. The teachers are super nice and teach efficiently.
3.0 Alum
8/5/2025
It's not entirely a bad school they just need more focus on the education side of things than being so focused on discipline on students.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 27 Reviews
3.0 student
5/24/2026
there is no real review out on ACHS right now BECAUSE WE HAVE KIDS ARE TAUGHT OUR VOICES, DO NOT MATTER BECAUSE WE ARE “JUST KIDS” THEY ARE REWARDING TEACHERS WHILE LEAVING KIDS TO STRUGGLE AND FIGURE IT OUT. a good amount of 50-60 teachers who care about the students & even for them it can get exha...
5.0 parent
2/10/2026
This is a wonderful competitive high school
5.0 parent
10/3/2025
Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville has been such a positive experience. The staff is committed to student success, offering not only challenging academics but also a variety of extracurricular activities that keep students engaged. The campus is safe and well-maintained, and there is a stron...
1.0 parent
5/26/2025
Unfortunately, I chose this school and my son ended up dropping out. And my daughter for the first time in her life got F’s. She told me that there is no tutoring and when she asked for help none was provided. I’m moving school districts now as a result. I personally would recommend not sending your...

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Atlantic Coast High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,887 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Atlantic Coast High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $511,442. Discover additional schools in the area, like Twin Lakes Academy Middle School, Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Atlantic Coast High School.

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