- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015000131
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Satellite Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Satellite Senior High School held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 120015000131 · Satellite Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 22.1:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Satellite Senior High School held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Satellite 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
Satellite Senior High School
1,438 students
What this shows Satellite Senior High School reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Satellite Senior High School compares
Satellite 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Brevard reports $11,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,210
- 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 (~1,438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,517 (2022-23) → 1,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.