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Palm Beach County School District

Suncoast Community High School

#1 in Best Magnet High Schools in Florida
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 605 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Suncoast Community High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Riviera Beach, FL. It has 1,562 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 84% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
    Address
    1717 Avenue S
    Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Telephone
    (561) 882-3400
    Website
    palmbeachschools.org

    Suncoast Community High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    89%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    84%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1300
    589 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    258 responses
    AP Enrollment
    77%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Median Household Income
    $42,840
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,111
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $156,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.52 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.52 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 196 responses
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    • Pep rallies
      19%
    • Homecoming
      15%
    • Heritage assembly
      12%
    • Prom
      12%
    • Football games
      12%
    • Pi Day
      10%
    • Marching band in parades
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,562
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    33%
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.66 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.66 responses
    65%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.66 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $42,624
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.9%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.89 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.89 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.89 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,451/ year
    National
    $12,239
    96%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.93 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.93 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.93 responses
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    Suncoast Community High School Reviews

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    It was an amazing experience at Suncoast Community High school. The teachers are incredible and offer tutoring and help outside of the classroom. There are study groups , clubs of all kinds and definitely a family atmosphere. It is a vigorous schedule, especially like being in the MSE - math, science and engineering program like I was in. In the end , my SAT scores put me in the top percentage of test takers with a score that high. I truly lived the High school dream!
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    Suncoast High School is notorious for their academic rigor within the IB program, dedicated to helping students succeed. Teachers and students alike have helped to prepare me for attending higher education. My IB Psychology. IB/AP English teachers, and my IB Theory of Knowledge teachers have all had a tremendous impact on my academic career and have inspired me to apply the knowledge I learned within their classes into my goals for future education, as I aspire to enroll in the University of Florida and study Psychology. I have been provided with the resources I needed that have helped develop my academic confidence. However, in all my admiration for select few teachers, I still foster a sense of disdain for the focus on student mental health by the staff (apart from select teachers). There is little to no support for student mental health; students are treated poorly, and in a highly competitive stressful academic environment, I believe there is room for this to change.
    I love being in Suncoast High. I feel so connected to and accepted by everyone there. My class of 2020 is like one big family and I am so grateful that I have that. The teachers and administration are always here to help and they make us all feel included. The academics are impeccable. My sister is now a student at MIT because of this school. I have learned so much in Suncoast and I feel so prepared for college. I would not have wanted to go anywhere else, Suncoast is the best of the best!