Serving 1,829 students in grades 9-12, Atlantic High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Atlantic High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlantic High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Atlantic Community High School is a public high school located in
Delray Beach, Florida. It is part of the School District of Palm
Beach County. It is known for its International Baccalaureate
magnet program and for its academics in general; in the Newsweek
high-school rankings, the school was listed 57th in 2004, 18th in
2005 and 25th in 2006. In 2005, the school moved to a new location
and added a freshman academy and a construction-oriented magnet
program.
History: Seacrest High School was built in 1949 as a school
for white students in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida.
African-American students of the cities attended Carver High
School, which later became Carver Middle School and is now the
Delray Beach Full Service Center. In 1961, the school began the
process of desegregation and changed its name to Atlantic Community
High School. The school adopted the colors of Seacrest High School
(Green and White) and the mascott of Carver High School (the
eagle). In 1989, the school became an International Baccalaureate
World School. In 2004, the school moved from its original location
on Seacrest Blvd. to Atlantic Ave.
International Baccalaureate: Atlantic is home to the
International Baccalaureate program for the southern portion of
Palm Beach County. It is regarded as a model school for this
program due to its consistently high testing. The IB program is
also known for its size. In 2003, 117 of Atlantic's candidates
received the International Baccalaureate diploma. However, in 2006,
only 66 of the school's candidates received the diploma.
Construction Academy: Atlantic's construction academy was
added to the school beginning in fall 2005. The students of the
academy are designing and building a house, called the "Eagles'
Nest," in collaboration with the city of Delray Beach. The
groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held in December 2005.
Athletics: Atlantic's athletics are in the highly
competitive 6A division. Sports include, but are not limited to:
football, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, bowling,
volleyball, cross country, track and field, and lacrosse. Atlantic
High School has 43 sports activities.
JROTC: Atlantic also is home to the Eagle Battalion of the
Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Current Army
instructors include Lieutenant Colonel James Rodriguez, Command
Sergeant Major James Peavy, and First Sergeant Ronnie McNair. The
Eagle Battalion is an Honor Unit with Distinction, and has an
award-winning drill team.
Band: The Atlantic marching band has performed in nationally
recognized venues on several occasions. Notable appearances include
the 2000 Aloha Parade in Waikiki and 2005 Saint Patrick's Day
parade in New York City. In 2007, the band will appear in the Saint
Patrick's Day parade in Savannah, Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlantic High School?
The graduation rate of Atlantic High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Atlantic High School?
1,829 students attend Atlantic High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Atlantic High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlantic High School?
Atlantic High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Atlantic High School offer ?
Atlantic High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Atlantic High School part of?
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