Suncoast Community High School is a public magnet high school in Riviera Beach, Florida. The school's campus was built in 1955 as Riviera Beach High School. It was desegregated in the 1960s and renamed in 1970. It became a magnet school in 1989 and has selective admissions.
Serving 1,575 students in grades 9-12, Suncoast Community High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suncoast Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Suncoast Community High School's student population of 1,575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Suncoast Community High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suncoast Community High School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lance The Charger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suncoast Community High School's ranking?
Suncoast Community High School is ranked #110 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suncoast Community High School often compared to?
Suncoast Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suncoast Community High School?
The graduation rate of Suncoast Community High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Suncoast Community High School?
1,575 students attend Suncoast Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Suncoast Community High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suncoast Community High School?
Suncoast Community High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suncoast Community High School offer ?
Suncoast Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Suncoast Community High School part of?
Suncoast Community High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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