School Overview
First Coast High School, located in the Northside area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including a robust athletics program, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. It operates with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education.

In addition to its standard core curriculum, First Coast High School often emphasizes career and technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to gain specialized skills in fields such as information technology, business, and health sciences. The school prides itself on fostering a sense of community and school spirit, frequently highlighting student achievements and community involvement. For parents and students seeking the most current information regarding academic calendars, sports schedules, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website at [duvalschools.org/fch](http://www.duvalschools.org/fch) serves as the primary resource for district-level communication and campus news.
2,117
Total Students
89.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White533
Hispanic191
Black1,254
Asian24
Two or More104
American Indian6
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    1,254 (59.2 %)
  • White
    533 (25.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    191 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    104 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    24 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUVAL
Phone: (904)757-0080
Website: http://www.duvalschools.org/fch
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 883
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 629
Grade 10 630
Grade 11 480
Grade 12 378

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9629
Grade 10630
Grade 11480
Grade 12378
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,06550.3%
Male1,05249.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)