First Coast High Celebrates All CTE Academies Achieving Master Academy Status
First Coast High School is proud to announce that all four of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academies have achieved Master Academy Status for the 2024-2025 school year, and renewed their Master Status for the 2025-2026 school year! This prestigious recognition highlights the dedication, hard work, and excellence of our teachers and students in preparing for college, careers, and beyond.
The four CTE academies celebrating this achievement are:
Culinary Arts Academy
VyStar Academy of Business
Sports & Entertainment Marketing Academy
Electrical & Environmental Water Academy
Maritime Academy
This accomplishment reflects the commitment of our CTE team to provide high-quality, industry-relevant education. Congratulations to our outstanding teachers and students, whose talent, creativity, and perseverance made this milestone possible.
Master Academy Status is awarded to programs that demonstrate excellence in curriculum, student achievement, and industry engagement. First Coast High continues to set the standard for CTE education in our community, ensuring that our students are ready to succeed in whatever path they choose.
We are incredibly proud of our CTE team and the bright future ahead for all of our Buccaneers!
Electrical & Water Academy at First Coast High School
Six reasons to enroll in our Electrical & Water Academy at First Coast High School:
Gain professional knowledge and experience through pre-apprenticeship opportunities.
Begin building your professional network.
Document your new skills with professional certifications.
Create your personal advantage for rewarding jobs now and in the future.
Make your college resume stand out or go directly to a lucrative career without college expenses.
Earn nationally recognized industry certification(s) while still in high school.
Space is limited.
Request more information on this powerful program now!
Are you interested in the sports and entertainment industry? This pathway introduces students to the major segments of the sports and entertainment industry and the area of markets as they relate to the industry. This pathway also addresses the ways marketing satisfies consumer and business wants and needs for products and services in the sports and entertainment industry.
Students can also participate in internships with the Jacksonville Sharks, Jacksonville Icemen, Jacksonville Jumbo Shirmp, and other college/semi-pro programs!
Students will also have the opportunity to gain industry certification during their tenure with the SEM program.
Course Progression
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Essentials
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Applications
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Marketing Management
Sport, Recreation, and Entertainment Internship
Maritime Academy at First Coast High School
The Maritime Academy introduces students to the maritime industry—the global network of ports, ships, transportation systems, and supply chains that move goods around the world. As home to one of the nation's busiest ports, Jacksonville plays a vital role in maritime commerce, creating thousands of jobs and career opportunities across Northeast Florida.
Through hands-on learning, industry engagement, and career exploration, students gain valuable skills while discovering careers in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, port operations, engineering, business, and global trade.
Why Choose Maritime Academy?
Hands-On Learning
Explore the industry through interactive projects, simulations, field experiences, and real-world problem solving.
Career Exploration
Learn about diverse career pathways while connecting with industry professionals, guest speakers, mentors, and local business partners.
Professional Development
Develop leadership, communication, teamwork, networking, and workplace readiness skills that are valuable in any career.
Industry Certifications
Prepare for industry-recognized certifications that support future education and employment opportunities.
Chart Your Course
Whether your future includes college, technical training, military service, or entering the workforce, the Maritime Academy provides a strong foundation for success.
Discover. Explore. Lead.