Enrollment
2,210
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Melbourne, FL
Melbourne Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Melbourne Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015000103
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melbourne Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #18 of 19
- public schools in Melbourne · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Melbourne Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Melbourne Senior High School ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Melbourne, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Melbourne Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Melbourne Senior High School
Melbourne Senior High School is a large high school in Melbourne, Florida, enrolling 2,210 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 28% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,210 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students) and Bayside High School (2,122 students) alongside Melbourne Senior 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 Melbourne Senior High School compares
Melbourne Senior 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,210 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,210
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Melbourne Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Melbourne Senior 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 Melbourne Senior 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 |
| Bayside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockledge Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melbourne Senior 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
- 2,122
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~2,210 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Melbourne Senior High School
How many students attend Melbourne Senior High School?
Melbourne Senior High School has 2,210 students enrolled. It is a high school in Melbourne, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melbourne Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melbourne Senior High School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melbourne Senior High School?
26.6% of students at Melbourne Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melbourne Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Melbourne Senior High School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Melbourne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melbourne Senior High School?
Melbourne Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Melbourne Senior High School rank among public schools in Melbourne?
By Resource Investment Index, Melbourne Senior High School ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne on the city page.
Is Melbourne Senior High School a good school?
Melbourne Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Melbourne Senior High School, Brevard also operates Viera High School (2,334 students), Bayside High School (2,122 students), and Heritage High School (1,960 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.
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