- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Viera, FL
Viera High School
Federal NCES profile for Viera High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015004244
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viera High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Viera · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Viera High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viera High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Viera, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Viera High School held near 2,314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 103.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120015004244 · Viera, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,334 enr · 22.9:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students)
Viera High School held near 2,314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 103.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Viera High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Rockledge Seni
Rockledge Senior High School
1,579 students
What this shows Viera High School reports 2,334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viera High School compares
Viera 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 75% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,334 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,334
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.4%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Viera High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Viera High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockledge Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viera High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Viera High School
How many students attend Viera High School?
Viera High School has 2,334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Viera, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,289 (2022-23) → 2,314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viera High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viera High School is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viera High School?
13.1% of students at Viera High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viera High School?
The largest demographic group at Viera High School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Viera, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viera High School?
Viera High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Viera High School rank among public schools in Viera?
By Resource Investment Index, Viera High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Viera, 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 Viera on the city page.
What other schools are in Brevard?
Besides Viera High School, Brevard also operates Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students), Bayside High School (2,122 students), and Heritage High School (1,960 students). See the Brevard district page for the complete list.