School Overview
First Coast High School, located in the Northside area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including a robust athletics program, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. It operates with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or pursue higher education.

In addition to its standard core curriculum, First Coast High School often emphasizes career and technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to gain specialized skills in fields such as information technology, business, and health sciences. The school prides itself on fostering a sense of community and school spirit, frequently highlighting student achievements and community involvement. For parents and students seeking the most current information regarding academic calendars, sports schedules, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website at [duvalschools.org/fch](http://www.duvalschools.org/fch) serves as the primary resource for district-level communication and campus news.
2,098
Total Students
85.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White459
Hispanic222
Black1,244
Asian40
Two or More122
American Indian7
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    1,244 (59.3%)
  • White
    459 (21.9%)
  • Hispanic
    222 (10.6%)
  • Two or More
    122 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    40 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
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: DUVAL
Phone: (904)757-0080
Website: http://www.duvalschools.org/fch
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 883
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 556
Grade 10 612
Grade 11 500
Grade 12 430

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9556
Grade 10612
Grade 11500
Grade 12430
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,05150.1%
Male1,04749.9%