Enrollment
1,432
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cocoa, FL
Cocoa High School
Federal NCES profile for Cocoa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015000100
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cocoa High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Cocoa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cocoa High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cocoa High School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cocoa High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cocoa High School
Cocoa High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Cocoa, Florida, enrolling 1,432 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,432 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 796 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,432 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 44 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) alongside Cocoa High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cocoa High School compares
Cocoa High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,432 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,432
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Florida - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$10,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
509
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 28.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Cocoa High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Cocoa High School.
$10,368
Per student
-7%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 37.1%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cocoa 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cocoa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cocoa High School
How many students attend Cocoa High School?
Cocoa High School has 1,432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cocoa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocoa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cocoa High School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cocoa High School?
68.9% of students at Cocoa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cocoa High School?
The largest demographic group at Cocoa High School is White at 31.9% of enrollment, in Cocoa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cocoa High School?
Cocoa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cocoa High School rank among schools in Cocoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Cocoa High School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cocoa on the city page.
Is Cocoa High School a good school?
Cocoa High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Cocoa 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.
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