Enrollment
1,579
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockledge, FL
Rockledge Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockledge Senior 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 120015000090
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockledge Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Rockledge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockledge Senior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockledge Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rockledge, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockledge Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockledge Senior High School
Rockledge Senior High School is a large high school in Rockledge, Florida, enrolling 1,579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,579 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% 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 20 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 Rockledge 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 Rockledge Senior High School compares
Rockledge 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,579 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,579
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.9%
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
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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 44.1%
African American 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Rockledge Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Rockledge 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 Rockledge Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockledge 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
- 2,210
- 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 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 (~1,579 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockledge Senior High School
How many students attend Rockledge Senior High School?
Rockledge Senior High School has 1,579 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockledge, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockledge Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockledge Senior High School is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockledge Senior High School?
44.9% of students at Rockledge Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockledge Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockledge Senior High School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Rockledge, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockledge Senior High School?
Rockledge Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockledge Senior High School rank among public schools in Rockledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockledge Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rockledge, 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 Rockledge on the city page.
Is Rockledge Senior High School a good school?
Rockledge Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. 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 Rockledge Senior 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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