- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015000090
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Rockledge · Resource Index
- 41
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Rockledge Senior High School held near 1,547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120015000090 · Rockledge, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,579 enr · 21.6:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Rockledge Senior High School held near 1,547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Rockledge Senior 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
Rockledge Senior High School
1,579 students
What this shows Rockledge Senior High School reports 1,579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockledge Senior High School compares
Rockledge Senior 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors5.5 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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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 (~1,579 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,558 (2022-23) → 1,547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.