- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cocoa, FL
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Space Coast Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120015002977
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Cocoa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Space Coast Junior/Senior High School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 120015002977 · Cocoa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,503 enr · 18.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Viera High School (2,334 students)
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Space Coast Junior/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
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
1,503 students
What this shows Space Coast Junior/Senior High School reports 1,503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Space Coast Junior/Senior High School compares
Space Coast Junior/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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,503 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,503
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 235 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 6.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Space Coast Junior/Senior 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar 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 Space Coast Junior/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 other 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 (~1,503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Space Coast Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School has 1,503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cocoa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,534 (2022-23) → 1,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?
42.8% of students at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Cocoa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Space Coast Junior/Senior High School rank among schools in Cocoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Space Coast Junior/Senior High School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Cocoa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cocoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Space Coast Junior/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.