Enrollment
1,438
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Satellite Beach, FL
Satellite Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Satellite Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015000131
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Satellite Senior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Satellite Beach · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Satellite Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Satellite Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Satellite Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120015000131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Satellite Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Satellite Senior High School
Satellite Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Satellite Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,438 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% 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 21 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 Satellite 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 Satellite Senior High School compares
Satellite 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Satellite Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Satellite 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 Satellite Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melbourne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Satellite 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 (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Satellite Senior High School
How many students attend Satellite Senior High School?
Satellite Senior High School has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Satellite Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satellite Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Satellite Senior High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Satellite Senior High School?
18.7% of students at Satellite Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Satellite Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Satellite Senior High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Satellite Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Satellite Senior High School?
Satellite Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Satellite Senior High School rank among public schools in Satellite Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Satellite Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Satellite Beach, 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 Satellite Beach on the city page.
Is Satellite Senior High School a good school?
Satellite Senior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Satellite 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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