ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL

9735 R G SKINNER PKWY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

www.duvalschools.org/achs

2,537 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atlantic Coast High School (ACHS) is a large public secondary school located in the Baymeadows area of Jacksonville, Florida, serving the Duval County Public Schools district. Opened in 2010, the school is known for its modern facilities and large campus, which accommodates a diverse student body. It operates with a commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs.

Beyond traditional academics, Atlantic Coast High School boasts a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a wide array of athletic teams, competitive arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is particularly recognized for its strong sense of spirit and its emphasis on community engagement. By fostering a balance between rigorous coursework and extracurricular participation, ACHS aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the workforce.

2,537

Total Students

118.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	911
Hispanic	559
Black	714
Asian	160
Two or More	173
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	9

White
911 (35.9 %)
Black
714 (28.1 %)
Hispanic
559 (22.0 %)
Two or More
173 (6.8 %)
Asian
160 (6.3 %)
American Indian
11 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4 %)

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)538-5120
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/achs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	795
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 705

Grade 10 722

Grade 11 643

Grade 12 467