First Coast High School

590 Duval Station Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,117 students in grades 9-12, First Coast High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

First Coast High School's student population of 2,117 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,117 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
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School Rankings

First Coast High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Coast High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3062 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of First Coast High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of First Coast High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of First Coast High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in First Coast High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
59%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in First Coast High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of First Coast High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of First Coast High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in First Coast High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in First Coast High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is First Coast High School's ranking?
First Coast High School is ranked #3062 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of First Coast High School?
The graduation rate of First Coast High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend First Coast High School?
2,117 students attend First Coast High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of First Coast High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Coast High School?
First Coast High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does First Coast High School offer ?
First Coast High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is First Coast High School part of?
First Coast High School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is First Coast High School located?
First Coast High School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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