- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Atlantic Coast High School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic Coast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048007629
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic Coast High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #14 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic Coast High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Coast High School ranks #14 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+231 students YoY
Atlantic Coast High School grew from 2,537 students in 2022-23 to 2,768 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 118.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+231 students YoY 120048007629 · Jacksonville, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,887 enr · 24.5:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandalwood High School (2,627 students)
Atlantic Coast High School grew from 2,537 students in 2022-23 to 2,768 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 118.0 → 118.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Atlantic Coast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- Englewood High
Englewood High School
1,896 students
What this shows Atlantic Coast High School reports 2,887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic Coast High School compares
Atlantic Coast High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,887 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,887
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Atlantic Coast High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlantic Coast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandalwood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Englewood High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic Coast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Coast High School
How many students attend Atlantic Coast High School?
Atlantic Coast High School has 2,887 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,537 (2022-23) → 2,768 (2023-24), up 231.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Coast High School is 24.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic Coast High School?
35.4% of students at Atlantic Coast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic Coast High School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic Coast High School is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic Coast High School?
Atlantic Coast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic Coast High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Coast High School ranks #14 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Atlantic Coast High School, Duval also operates Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), Mandarin High School (2,343 students), and Duncan U. Fletcher High School (2,184 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.