Why Choose Atlantic Coast

Established in 2010, Atlantic Coast High School is built on the belief that every student can learn, grow, and succeed. As an A-rated school, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where students and staff work together as a team. Our school is more than just a place to learn—it’s a community where pride, leadership, and personal growth thrive. We provide a safe and engaging space for students to explore their interests, take on leadership roles, and develop essential skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Here, students are encouraged to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and discover their path to success.

High-Level Academics with Real-World Opportunities

At Atlantic Coast High School, we offer a dynamic and rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond. As an AP Capstone school, we challenge students with advanced coursework while also providing six innovative career technical education programs, including UNF’s Teaching pathway, Mayo Hospital’s Nursing pathway, Computer Programming, Video Game Design, JEA’s Engineering pathway, and Digital Video Technology.

Athletics Building Character and Community

At Atlantic Coast, sports are more than just fun—they’re an opportunity to build teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills while staying active and reducing stress. With a wide range of athletic programs, every student can find their place on the field, court, or stage. Our offerings include band and color guard, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, fast- and slow-pitch softball, flag football, football, lacrosse, soccer, Special Olympics, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling. Whether you’re competing at the highest level or trying something new, our athletics foster school pride and personal growth.

Preparation Beyond the Classroom

Beyond the classroom, students can explore a wide range of opportunities, from commercial art, computer science, engineering, and health sciences to gifted and talented programs, industry certifications, and English as a Second Language externships. Our first-rate chorus has performed on the national stage with renowned musicians like Foreigner and Eric Church, while our fine arts, journalism, dance, theatre, band, and tv production and multimedia programs foster creativity and self-expression. With hands-on learning, leadership development, and real-world experiences, there’s something for everyone at ACHS.

Atlantic Coast High Programs

Where every student has a place, and every dream has a path - this is the place to be!

AP Honors Academy

Level Up Your Future at AC's AP and Honors Academy!

Athletics

Elevate Your Game with AC Stingrays Athletics!

Career and Technical Academies

Build Your Future with AC’s CTE Academies!

School Counseling

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