- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000127
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cocoa Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cocoa Beach, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 120015000127 · Cocoa Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,049 enr · 21.4:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Viera High Sch
Viera High School
2,334 students
- Melbourne Seni
Melbourne Senior High School
2,210 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
2,122 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- This school
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
1,049 students
What this shows Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School reports 1,049 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School compares
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,049
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,049 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School?
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School has 1,049 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cocoa Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School?
26.7% of students at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Cocoa Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School?
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School rank among public schools in Cocoa Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cocoa Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), and Bayside High School (2,122 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.