- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Bay, FL
Heritage High School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015007530
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 20
- public schools in Palm Bay · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #11 of 20 public schools in Palm Bay, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Heritage High School held near 2,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 120015007530 · Palm Bay, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,960 enr · 21.8:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Heritage High School held near 2,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Heritage 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
- This school
Heritage High School
1,960 students
- Odyssey Charte
Odyssey Charter School
1,917 students
- Rockledge Seni
Rockledge Senior High School
1,579 students
What this shows Heritage High School reports 1,960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage High School compares
Heritage 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,960
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 298 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.9%
African American 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Heritage High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Heritage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockledge Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage 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
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,960 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage High School
How many students attend Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has 1,960 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,007 (2022-23) → 2,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage High School?
53.5% of students at Heritage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage High School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage High School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Palm Bay, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage High School?
Heritage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Heritage High School rank among public schools in Palm Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage High School ranks #11 of 20 public schools in Palm Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palm Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Heritage 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.