First Coast High School

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First Coast High School ranks 441 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

First Coast High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 2,117 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Duval District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, First Coast High School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (59.23%) and has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 97.4% in 2019-2020 to 87.2% in 2022-2023. This is lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 84.8% to 96.5%. Additionally, First Coast High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.9% in 2018-2019 to 50.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 31.7% to 99.2%.

In terms of academic performance, First Coast High School consistently underperforms compared to the Duval District and the state of Florida in various standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, First Coast High School's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (39%), Geometry (39%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (42%) are significantly lower than the Duval District (56%, 55%, and 46%, respectively) and the state of Florida (55%, 53%, and 53%, respectively). These findings suggest that the school may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and addressing the underlying issues should be a priority for the school and district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

590 Duval Station Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218

(904) 757-0080

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
441^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,167

Feeder schools for First Coast High School:

Elementary:	Biscayne Elementary School
	Highlands Elementary School
	Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School
	New Berlin Elementary School
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	Oceanway Elementary School
	Pine Estates Elementary School
	San Mateo Elementary School
Middle:	Oceanway School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 2,137

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.3%

White:

23.4%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details First Coast High School ranks worse than 54.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at First Coast High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.3%), White (23.4%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at First Coast High School is 23.2. 26 high schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare First Coast High School employs 92 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at First Coast High School is $8,167. 30 high schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

First Coast High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks First Coast High School 441^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See First Coast High School in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for First Coast High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	39.64	328^th	484	32.2%
2005	41.07	319^th	487	34.5%
2006	35.50	344^th	477	27.9%
2007	42.88	340^th	563	39.6%
2008	36.41	390^th	577	32.4%
2009	36.14	405^th	587	31.0%
2010	39.33	417^th	620	32.7%
2011	34.53	449^th	622	27.8%
2012	24.32	448^th	606	26.1%
2013	33.51	428^th	648	34.0%
2014	31.46	472^nd	687	31.3%
2016	26.17	484^th	693	30.2%
2017	40.09	372^nd	714	47.9%
2018	35.52	420^th	716	41.3%
2019	35.22	437^th	734	40.5%
2021	21.82	542^nd	746	27.3%
2022	27.79	522^nd	774	32.6%
2023	33.76	460^th	792	41.9%
2024	37.93	441^st	807	45.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for First Coast High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	839	209	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1059
1992	1237	416	6	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1673
1993	1247	517	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1779
1994	1261	606	7	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1884
1995	1216	672	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1910
1996	1216	672	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1910
1997	1133	742	9	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	1897
1998	1162	666	12	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1850
1999	1178	667	6	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1868
2000	1039	526	7	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	1597
2001	1014	503	8	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1543
2002	1023	617	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1666
2003	1023	617	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	1666
2004	1080	840	10	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	1959
2005	1121	869	14	37	5	n/a	n/a	0	2046
2006	1103	1013	27	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	2196
2007	1024	1039	34	76	1	n/a	n/a	21	2195
2008	1025	1209	43	82	2	n/a	n/a	40	2401
2009	892	1149	54	84	3	n/a	n/a	35	2217
2010	804	1078	46	74	1	n/a	n/a	31	2034
2011	813	1131	35	87	0	1	32	0	2099
2012	775	1132	45	89	1	0	36	0	2078
2013	804	1240	58	107	5	4	50	0	2268
2014	818	1256	63	111	6	5	56	0	2315
2015	731	1153	56	110	3	4	53	0	2110
2016	685	1151	48	108	2	3	55	0	2052
2017	610	1162	47	114	2	1	55	0	1991
2018	590	1187	36	112	4	3	56	0	1988
2019	593	1231	38	145	5	5	60	0	2077
2020	607	1273	40	166	4	8	66	0	2164
2021	587	1277	36	158	5	14	76	0	2153
2022	551	1286	37	172	4	6	102	0	2158
2023	533	1254	24	191	6	5	104	0	2117
2024	500	1289	34	200	5	3	106	0	2137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at First Coast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1059	59.0	17.9	8.2
1992	1673	84.0	19.9	4.7
1993	1779	84.0	21.2	10.8
1994	1884	93.0	20.3	9
1995	1910	91.0	21.0	21
1996	1910	91.0	21.0	21
1997	1897	92.0	20.6	17.2
1998	1850	92.0	20.1	8.3
1999	1868	86.0	21.7	19.2
2000	1597	77.0	20.7	19
2001	1543	71.0	21.7	18.1
2002	1666	79.0	21.1	15.8
2003	1666	79.0	21.1	15.8
2004	1959	94.0	20.8	21.7
2005	2046	101.0	20.3	25.8
2006	2196	110.0	20.0	24.1
2007	2195	121.0	18.1	23.1
2008	2401	125.0	19.2	23.6
2009	2217	122.2	18.8	29.3
2010	2034	105.0	19.3	33.2
2011	2099	102.0	20.5	43.2
2012	2078	101.0	20.5	41.9
2013	2268	107.0	21.1	39.5
2014	2315	109.0	21.2	44.9
2015	2110	98.0	21.5	42.8
2016	2052	95.0	21.6	48.1
2017	1991	94.0	21.1	49.2
2018	1988	89.0	22.3	48.6
2019	2077	85.0	24.4	42.6
2020	2164	89.0	24.3	42.8
2021	2153	92.0	23.4	46.6
2022	2158	87.0	24.8	46.7
2023	2117	89.0	23.7	48.9
2024	2137	92.0	23.2	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio First Coast High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1059	59.0	17.9	8.2
1992	1673	84.0	19.9	4.7
1993	1779	84.0	21.2	10.8
1994	1884	93.0	20.3	9
1995	1910	91.0	21.0	21
1996	1910	91.0	21.0	21
1997	1897	92.0	20.6	17.2
1998	1850	92.0	20.1	8.3
1999	1868	86.0	21.7	19.2
2000	1597	77.0	20.7	19
2001	1543	71.0	21.7	18.1
2002	1666	79.0	21.1	15.8
2003	1666	79.0	21.1	15.8
2004	1959	94.0	20.8	21.7
2005	2046	101.0	20.3	25.8
2006	2196	110.0	20.0	24.1
2007	2195	121.0	18.1	23.1
2008	2401	125.0	19.2	23.6
2009	2217	122.2	18.8	29.3
2010	2034	105.0	19.3	33.2
2011	2099	102.0	20.5	43.2
2012	2078	101.0	20.5	41.9
2013	2268	107.0	21.1	39.5
2014	2315	109.0	21.2	44.9
2015	2110	98.0	21.5	42.8
2016	2052	95.0	21.6	48.1
2017	1991	94.0	21.1	49.2
2018	1988	89.0	22.3	48.6
2019	2077	85.0	24.4	42.6
2020	2164	89.0	24.3	42.8
2021	2153	92.0	23.4	46.6
2022	2158	87.0	24.8	46.7
2023	2117	89.0	23.7	48.9
2024	2137	92.0	23.2	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for First Coast High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$489 (7.9%)	$5,734 (92.1%)	$6,223
2019	$534 (9.0%)	$5,430 (91.0%)	$5,964
2020	$615 (9.7%)	$5,709 (90.3%)	$6,324
2021	$815 (12.1%)	$5,919 (87.9%)	$6,735
2022	$1,151 (16.2%)	$5,937 (83.8%)	$7,088
2023	$1,602 (19.6%)	$6,565 (80.4%)	$8,167

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on First Coast High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 437^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 460^th of 792 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (First Coast High School)	36	35	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	45	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (First Coast High School)	34	35	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	43	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (First Coast High School)	58	57	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (First Coast High School)	66	53	13%
End of Course US History (Duval)	69	61	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (First Coast High School)	44	35	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (First Coast High School)	62	30	32%
End of Course Geometry (Duval)	63	53	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2077	2117	1.9%
African American	1231	1254	1.9%
American Indian	5	6	20%
Asian	38	24	36.8%
Hispanic	145	191	31.7%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	593	533	10.1%
Two or More Races	60	104	73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	48.9%	6.3%

Schools Near First Coast High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
First Coast High School	Public	9-12	590 Duval Station Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 757-0080	2,137	92	23.2	48.3%	500 (23.4%)	1,289 (60.3%)	200 (9.4%)	34 (1.6%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	106 (5.0%)	37.9	441^st of 807 public high schools	45.4%		33.8	460^th of 792 public high schools	41.9%	19	39.0	42.0	39.0	39.0	67.0	69.0	$8,167	$1,602	$6,565
Biscayne High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1680 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 252-6311	204	0	37.2	66.2%	14 (6.9%)	175 (85.8%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	3	762^nd of 807 public high schools	5.6%		1.9	786^th of 792 public high schools	0.8%	24		10.0		8.0	0.0	8.0	$9,191	$1,573	$7,618
Impact Halfway House	Public	6-12	4501 Lannie Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 374-1733	23	3	7.6	13.0%	10 (43.5%)	11 (47.8%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Jean Ribault High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3701 Winton Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3092	1,331	59	22.5	68.6%	53 (4.0%)	1,186 (89.1%)	50 (3.8%)	7 (0.5%)	11 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (1.7%)	27.8	565^th of 807 public high schools	30.0%		22.2	584^th of 792 public high schools	26.3%	19	26.0	27.0	49.0	43.0	57.0	60.0	$8,680	$1,833	$6,848
Andrew Jackson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3816 N Main St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6950	837	38	22.0	53.0%	56 (6.7%)	703 (84.0%)	45 (5.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (3.2%)	30.1	540^th of 807 public high schools	33.1%		31.3	489^th of 792 public high schools	38.3%	51	26.0	30.0	57.0	39.0	72.0	55.0	$9,592	$1,805	$7,786
Pace Center For Girls-Jax	Public	6-12	2933 University Blvd N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 448-8002	68	0	54.0	57.4%	21 (30.9%)	35 (51.5%)	10 (14.7%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)
A. Philip Randolph Academies	Public, Magnet	8-12	1157 Golfair Blvd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3011	341	20	17.0	70.4%	43 (12.6%)	257 (75.4%)	27 (7.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	19.2	640^th of 807 public high schools	20.7%		14.1	647^th of 792 public high schools	18.3%	7	31.0	16.0	14.0	34.0	45.0	60.0	$16,153	$3,873	$12,279
William M. Raines High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3663 Raines Ave	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3049	1,331	58	22.9	74.0%	35 (2.6%)	1,211 (91.0%)	57 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (1.7%)	27.5	569^th of 807 public high schools	29.5%		12.8	654^th of 792 public high schools	17.4%	85	24.0	28.0	44.0	60.0	52.0	60.0	$11,881	$3,681	$8,200
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	1214 E 8th St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 798-4819	82	6	13.6	3.7%	16 (19.5%)	56 (68.3%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.3%)								(n/a)
Stanton College Preparatory	Public, Magnet	9-12	1149 W 13th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 630-6760	1,283	79	16.2	15.0%	400 (31.2%)	162 (12.6%)	116 (9.0%)	464 (36.2%)	4 (0.3%)	9 (0.7%)	128 (10.0%)	92.9	8^th of 807 public high schools	99.0%		93.4	8^th of 792 public high schools	99.0%		96.0	93.0		88.0	93.0	98.0	$10,381	$1,023	$9,358

Frequently Asked Questions about First Coast High School

What schools feed into First Coast High School?

First Coast High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Biscayne Elementary School
Elementary : Highlands Elementary School
Elementary : Louis S. Sheffield Elementary School
Elementary : New Berlin Elementary School
Elementary : Oceanway Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Estates Elementary School
Elementary : San Mateo Elementary School
Middle : Oceanway School

What district is First Coast High School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of First Coast High School?

Students at First Coast High School are 60% African American, 23% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend First Coast High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,137 students attended First Coast High School.

Is First Coast High School a good school?

First Coast High School ranks 441^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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