Atlantic Community High School
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2455 West Atlantic Avenue South Florida Delray Beach, Florida 33445 United States |
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| Coordinates | 26°27′32″N 80°05′56″W / 26.458853°N 80.0989°WCoordinates: 26°27′32″N 80°05′56″W / 26.458853°N 80.0989°W |
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| School type | Public, High School |
| Established | 1949 |
| School district | Palm Beach County School District |
| Principal | Mrs. Tara Ocampo |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2370 |
| Number of students | 2,155 |
| Language | English, Creole, Spanish |
| Campus | Suburban |
| School colour(s) | Green and White |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Nickname | Atlantic , ATL |
| Rival | Boca Raton Community High School |
| Newspaper | The Squall |
| Yearbook | Nautilus |
| Magnet Programs |
International Baccalaureate |
| Club Directory | School's Club Directory |
| Website | School's Official Website |
International Baccalaureate
Construction Academy,
Atlantic Community High School (also known as Atlantic and ATL) is a public high school located in Delray Beach, Florida. It is part of the School District of Palm Beach County. Known for its academics, many students attend due to the school's International Baccalaureate program and its ranking as a top-rated school for many years. In the 2010 Newsweek ranking of America's best high schools, Atlantic High ranked 89th. In 2005, the school moved to its current location and added a freshman academy and a construction-oriented magnet program.
Atlantic Community High School, originally named Seacrest High School, was built in 1949 as a racially segregated school for white students in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Florida. African-American students living in the area attended Carver High School, which later became Carver Middle School and is now the Delray Beach Full Service Center. In 1971, the school began the process of desegregation and changed its name to Atlantic High School. The school adopted the colors of Seacrest High School (Green and White) and the mascot of Carver High School (the eagle). It kept Seacrest High's old location along Seacrest Boulevard. In 1989, the school became an International Baccalaureate World School. In 2005, the school moved to its current location on Atlantic Avenue. In 2011, Kathleen Weigel was promoted from principal of the school to the new district position of Assistant Superintendent of Professional Growth. Weigel, who was principal for more than 10 years was replaced by Bear Lakes Middle School principal Anthony Lockhart.
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