- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
First Coast High School
Federal NCES profile for First Coast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048002745
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Coast High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #12 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
First Coast High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Coast High School ranks #12 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
First Coast High School held near 2,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120048002745 · Jacksonville, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,098 enr · 23.6:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
First Coast High School held near 2,137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
First Coast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
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
- This school
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- Englewood High
Englewood High School
1,896 students
What this shows First Coast High School reports 2,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Coast High School compares
First Coast High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,098
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
361
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.3%
White 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, First Coast High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 First Coast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Englewood High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Coast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
- 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 (~2,098 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about First Coast High School
How many students attend First Coast High School?
First Coast High School has 2,098 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,117 (2022-23) → 2,137 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Coast High School is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First Coast High School?
48.9% of students at First Coast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Coast High School?
The largest demographic group at First Coast High School is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Coast High School?
First Coast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 First Coast High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, First Coast High School ranks #12 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 First Coast High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.