Atlantic Coast High School

9735 R G Skinner Parkway

School District

Duval County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:21
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 02, 2025

This is an overall great high school
Submitted by parent on September 03, 2024

I have never had a positive interaction with anyone at this school. Counselors are unavailable and appear to really not care at all about student needs. Everyone who works there seems overwhelmed and just angry. There's never been an attitude of "can do". It's simply, how can I get this student and parent out of my office. This is how bad it is.... my daughter would rather commute 45 minutes in each direction than continue going to ACHS. As a parent, if you care at all about your child having a good HS experience..... DO NOT GO TO ACHS.
Submitted by student on January 11, 2023

In my personal opinion, ACHS has been one of the best schools i've attended. Theres a lot of diversity and they truly care and cater to your education. At achs, i'm excelling. Although i wish the homecoming had food & don't think 20-25$ tickets was worth it because they only served bottled drinks like water and gatorade, things like this change though. If you're making sure you stay engaged in class there's no doubt you won't succeed and if you are having issues with your teacher; always talk to a counselor about switching classes. much appreciation for this experience at ac.
Submitted by other on May 31, 2020

Maybe it's okay if you don't have any "learning differences" like I do, if you or your child indeed do have learning differences, if you have the choice, I beseech you to LOOK ELSEWHERE.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2020

I would rate it below zero. Thought this was a good school for my child but turns out its the school is a mess. DONT SEND YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS SCHOOL EVER!!!!!
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2019

Not a place for any student to learn and receive an actual educational experience. There are a few good teachers but the bad apples over shadow the good ones. Freshman are traumatized because of not the early time school begins but just the overall bad experience of high school. Teachers lack compassion for any student and again, the principal and leaders don't offer much themselves.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2018

While it holds good educators the amount of disrespecect and hostility the staff poseses towards its students and parents is unwelcoming. In being unwelcoming your child will get get in trouble at some point due to their lack of listening skills.
Submitted by other on May 21, 2015

I have no ideia where to start RUN RUN RUN!! I have to warn parents about the thugs and gangs in Atlantic coast now they are not affraid of anyone . These Thugs wake up and social media which kid will get hung today they get away with it school adminstraters do nothing about it you parents are on your own. I warn you not to bring your kids here.
Submitted by teacher on October 15, 2014

Administrators are passive-aggressive. They make snide remarks about teachers. The principal encourages teachers and staff to tattle on each other about petty things.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2014

I was very impressed by the staff at ACHS. My daughter graduated in 2013 and excelled in the AP program. I can't speak for the standard classes, but I am very pleased with the level of attention and efforts she received from all Advanced classes. As a result, she earned several scholarships and was accepted to many top notched colleges. The school has a very relaxing atmosphere which is designed to allow students to excel. I highly recommend students study hard and enter the AP program.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2014

This School is a good school as long as you dont hang out with the wrong people and being on top of your grades!
Submitted by student on February 23, 2014

Really good for students lacking credits, I had 2 credits going into my senior year and end up graduating on time.
Submitted by student on November 01, 2013

Everybody is on their phones constantly, even in class. Dress code not enforced. Principal never smiles.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2013

My daugther is a senior this year. We personnaly have not had any issues. She is a independent student and does very well academically & does not require much help. She has complained about a few students being disrespectful to the teachers, I 'm sure that's most schools. There will always be a few bad apples. Overall, I would say it has been a postivie experience for her.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2013

Achs is the worst school my three children have ever attended If you in any way have.a choice I highly recomend you intrust your child's safety and education anywhere but here. The staff other than a,special few or,rude and sorry to be blunt but are only there to collect a paycheck and nothing more. Just to give one example two of my children had the same teacher that would sleep in class every day. Two of my children have graduated and the third i will be moving to private school next year. A lot of things going on in that school that's just not acceptable yet staff are either clueless or just don't care. Can't stress enough stay clear and if your child has an iep take advantage of the mckay scholarship and move to a private school. Some even take it as full payment.
Submitted by student on May 09, 2013

I attended this school for my junior year, c/o 2012-2013 and I truly have to say that this school is out of control. I experienced bullying while attending this school and had trouble focusing in class alot of the time because of the large amount of distractions going on caused by other students. Some of the teachers were even verbally abusive. I will now be switching over to FLVS for next year.
Submitted by other on April 09, 2013

I have to chime in here, because I am a Sub myself, and saw the post another Sub had written. I have subbed many times at this school (2013) and I am very impressed! Yes there are always your problem students, (and there was a fight one day the I worked here), but there are so many polite students at the school it ouways the problem ones. This is one of my top favorite places to sub at! Admin, office staff, and teachers are so friendly and welcoming! It is a very positive environment! Teachers and certainly Subs will always have issues on occasion at any school, however, If one finds themselves always in conflicts with students, I question how friendly your approach is to the students. Great School, and just as you should at any school, parents should be invovled, and ask questions, get to know the people around your teens.
Submitted by other on October 14, 2012

I was a substitute teacher at this school during the 2011-2012 school year. I realize that substitute teachers get "special" treatment, but I was very surprised at the behavior I saw out of some of the students here. This is where my children are zoned to go, so I had a vested interest in learning about the school. I saw multiple fights break out in the hallways, I was cursed out by students, and from what I understand, this is likely a daily occurrence. The security staff were very helpful, but personally I would prefer that my children are not exposed to this type of environment. I cannot speak for the AP classes, as I never covered any of them. I just wanted to mention what I saw at this school so you're sure to make an informed decision before sending your children to this, or any high school.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2012

I am very impressed with Atlantic Coast High School. My child just finished his freshman year and he loved it. I contacted his teachers quarterly and always received immediate feedback. The school website is informational. The teachers are always helpful and easy to contact. There are all kinds of activities for the students get involved in. The campus is clean, new and the facilities exceptional.
Submitted by other on January 11, 2012

I do not reccomend this school to anybody. They have bad people at this school. I really don't reccomend it to anybody looking for a high school. Your probably thinking about where you would like to send your kids to in high school, and you should not come to Atlantic Coast, major bullying and fights. If your in that process of thinking about ur childs future, you should not come here. I would not reccomend this place. But if this school fits you, it really is up to you. High school is your future, pick your high school wisely, it will determine your path in the future. good luck. JUST THINK ABOUT IT....