First Coast Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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First Coast Academy High School, a division of Atlantic International Institute, Inc. First Coast Academy High School provides high quality correspondence high school educational programs to help students from throughout the world earn their high school diploma entirely through distance learning or online.

First Coast Academy is a complete high school, registered with the Florida Department of Education.

Through our program, you get a diploma instead of just a piece of paper showing you passed a GED equivalency examination.

Our distance learning method is endorsed by the United States Department of Education and is successfully used by leading universities across the country as well as all the U.S. Armed Forces.

Top-Ranked FL School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

First Coast Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1999

Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Donna Speegle

Application URL

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of First Coast Academy?

The acceptance rate of First Coast Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is First Coast Academy's ranking?

First Coast Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for First Coast Academy?

The application deadline for First Coast Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is First Coast Academy located?

First Coast Academy is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other private schools located in Riverside.

People that viewed First Coast Academy also viewed these schools: North Florida Educational Institute, Cedar Hills Baptist Christian School, First Coast Christian School, Jacksonville Christian Academy and Broach School Of Jacksonville.

The nearest high school to First Coast Academy is Striving For Excellence Academy (1.5 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul's Catholic Elementary School-riverside (0.3 miles away)

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Top-Ranked FL School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 300 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $12,751 for elementary schools and $13,506 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).