- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Cocoa High School shrank from 1,551 students in 2022-23 to 1,468 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 84.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 120015000100 · Cocoa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,432 enr · 17:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Cocoa High School shrank from 1,551 students in 2022-23 to 1,468 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 84.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cocoa 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 High School
1,432 students
What this shows Cocoa High School reports 1,432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cocoa High School compares
Cocoa High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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 (~1,432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,468 (2023-24), down 83.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.