Suncoast Community High School

Suncoast Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1717 Avenue S,  Riviera Beach, FL
Palm Beach County School District
3.9
3.9
1,589 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Karen Whetsell
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
93%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Pass Rate
67.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
398:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
White
34.1%
Hispanic
22.8%
Black
21.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#5 Best Magnet HS in Florida
#6 Best College Prep Public 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 Florida 1,032 Students
University of Central Florida 857 Students
Florida State University 727 Students
Florida Atlantic University 467 Students
University of Miami 459 Students
University of South Florida 415 Students
Florida International University 326 Students
University of North Florida 256 Students
Florida A&M University 228 Students
New York University 192 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 257 Students
Business 235 Students
Biology 185 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 152 Students
Psychology 149 Students
Engineering 116 Students
Mechanical Engineering 100 Students
Finance 92 Students
Nursing 85 Students
Political Science and Government 82 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 644 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/31/2024
I think that the school is excellent in terms of college preparedness. They are constantly pushing you to finish the requirements for Bright Futures and other scholarships. They make you to be competitive against other students. I think that safety is the only concern at the school.
4.0 Junior
12/17/2024
Suncoast community high school is very good with academics and getting you ready for college. I think they have the resources and the technology and the teachers that are willing to help you. But I also feel like they need to have teachers that are going to teach you instead of you having to teach yourself. I also think they could do better with their cafeteria food because it honestly is not good. .
3.0 Junior
11/21/2024
My experience in Suncoast has been a little complicated. I have been overwhelmed, overworked, and drained in this school but one thing I can tell you about this school is that it definitely prepares you for college and makes sure you have enough resources to succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 24 Reviews
1.0 student
8/5/2025
The guidance department is unresponsive and incompetent.
5.0 student
8/14/2023
good experience and interesting academics/electives offered at suncoast hs
5.0 parent
2/28/2022
This is NATIONALLY RANKED. I'm a seventh-grader who wants to make it in the MSE Program: the big boi one( I'm a big boi). The other zone schools (Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and JFK Middle) aren't good. By the end of 12th grade in this program, you finish Precalculus, AB calculus, DE Calculus 2/3...
1.0 other
2/21/2022
It is called "Hellcoast" for a reason...

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Suncoast Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Riviera Beach, FL, in the Riviera Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Palm Beach County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,589 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 93% are proficient in reading. Suncoast Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $313,868. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, Ephesus Adventist Academy, Coastal Middle & Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Riviera Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Suncoast Community High School.

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