Serving 1,589 students in grades 9-12, Suncoast Community High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suncoast Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Suncoast Community High School's student population of 1,589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,589 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Suncoast Community High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suncoast Community High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
23%
21%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suncoast Community High School's ranking?
Suncoast Community High School is ranked #263 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suncoast Community High School often compared to?
Suncoast Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suncoast Community High School?
The graduation rate of Suncoast Community High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Suncoast Community High School?
1,589 students attend Suncoast Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Suncoast Community High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncoast Community High School?
Suncoast Community High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Suncoast Community High School offer ?
Suncoast Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Suncoast Community High School part of?
Suncoast Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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