- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island High School
Federal NCES profile for Merritt Island High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015000118
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Merritt Island High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Merritt Island · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Merritt Island High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Merritt Island High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Merritt Island, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Merritt Island High School held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 72.5 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-63 students YoY 120015000118 · Merritt Island, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,446 enr · 20.1:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Merritt Island High School held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-63 headcount). Teacher FTE held 72.5 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Merritt Island 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
Merritt Island High School
1,446 students
What this shows Merritt Island High School reports 1,446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Merritt Island High School compares
Merritt Island 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,446 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,446
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Merritt Island High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Merritt Island 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Merritt Island 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 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 (~1,446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Merritt Island High School
How many students attend Merritt Island High School?
Merritt Island High School has 1,446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Merritt Island, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,546 (2022-23) → 1,483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-63).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Island High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Island High School is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Merritt Island High School?
31.0% of students at Merritt Island High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Merritt Island High School?
The largest demographic group at Merritt Island High School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Merritt Island, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Merritt Island High School?
Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island High School rank among public schools in Merritt Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Merritt Island High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Merritt Island 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.