ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL

2455 W ATLANTIC AVE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445

ahs.palmbeachschools.org

1,810 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Atlantic High School, located on West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution serving the local community within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is well-regarded for its diverse academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success through a variety of rigorous programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized career academies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Atlantic High School is known for its vibrant campus culture, which emphasizes student involvement in athletics, the arts, and various extracurricular clubs. By fostering a supportive and engaging atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals, encouraging students to excel not only in their studies but also in their personal development and community contributions.

1,810

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	225
Black	1,265
Asian	92
Two or More	41
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,265 (69.9%)
Hispanic
225 (12.4%)
White
178 (9.8%)
Asian
92 (5.1%)
Two or More
41 (2.3%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)243-1500
Website:	http://ahs.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	865
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 396

Grade 10 447

Grade 11 498

Grade 12 469

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	396
Grade 10	447
Grade 11	498
Grade 12	469

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	893	49.3%
Male	917	50.7%

High School 6th - 12th