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Atlantic High School
2455 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL, 33445-4425 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Atlantic High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Palm Beach County, FL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2364 students
% Male / % Female 49%  /  51%
Total Classroom Teachers 139 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 736 students
Grade 10 - 646 students
Grade 11 - 592 students
Grade 12 - 390 students
This School ( FL ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( FL ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 6% 2%
% Hispanic 10% 22%
% Black 52% 28%
% White 31% 47%
% Unknown 1 % 2%
Additional Student Information
This School ( FL ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 26% 42%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 4% 9%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
( FL ) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Palm Beach County School District
This School's Agency ( FL ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 236 20
Number of Students Managed 177,906 students 12,279 students
District Total Revenue $1,690,560,000 $110,828,000
District Expenditure $1,843,419,000 $112,427,000
District Revenue / Student $9,503 $7,795
District Expenditure / Student $10,362 $7,471
District Graduation Rates 85% 81%
School Notes:
  • Atlantic Community High School is a public high school located in Delray Beach, Florida. It is part of the School District of Palm Beach County. It is known for its International Baccalaureate magnet program and for its academics in general; in the Newsweek high-school rankings, the school was listed 57th in 2004, 18th in 2005 and 25th in 2006. In 2005, the school moved to a new location and added a freshman academy and a construction-oriented magnet program.
  • History: Seacrest High School was built in 1949 as a school for white students in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. African-American students of the cities attended Carver High School, which later became Carver Middle School and is now the Delray Beach Full Service Center. In 1961, the school began the process of desegregation and changed its name to Atlantic Community High School. The school adopted the colors of Seacrest High School (Green and White) and the mascott of Carver High School (the eagle). In 1989, the school became an International Baccalaureate World School. In 2004, the school moved from its original location on Seacrest Blvd. to Atlantic Ave.
  • International Baccalaureate: Atlantic is home to the International Baccalaureate program for the southern portion of Palm Beach County. It is regarded as a model school for this program due to its consistently high testing. The IB program is also known for its size. In 2003, 117 of Atlantic's candidates received the International Baccalaureate diploma. However, in 2006, only 66 of the school's candidates received the diploma.
  • Construction Academy: Atlantic's construction academy was added to the school beginning in fall 2005. The students of the academy are designing and building a house, called the "Eagles' Nest," in collaboration with the city of Delray Beach. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held in December 2005.
  • Athletics: Atlantic's athletics are in the highly competitive 6A division. Sports include, but are not limited to: football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, bowling, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and lacrosse. Atlantic High School has 43 sports activities.
  • JROTC: Atlantic also is home to the Eagle Battalion of the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Current Army instructors include Lieutenant Colonel James Rodriguez, Command Sergeant Major James Peavy, and First Sergeant Ronnie McNair. The Eagle Battalion is an Honor Unit with Distinction, and has an award-winning drill team.
  • Band: The Atlantic marching band has performed in nationally recognized venues on several occasions. Notable appearances include the 2000 Aloha Parade in Waikiki and 2005 Saint Patrick's Day parade in New York City. In 2007, the band will appear in the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Savannah, Georgia.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (33445)
School Zip (33445) (FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 28,061 people 15,366,089 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 35% 27%
Population Average Age 50 years old 38.7 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $42,653 $38,451
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 27 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 78% / 22% 67% / 33%
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