Enrollment
2,334
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120015004244
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Viera High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Viera High School
Viera High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Viera, Florida, enrolling 2,334 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,334 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brevard also operates Melbourne Senior High School (2,210 students) and Bayside High School (2,122 students) alongside Viera 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 Viera High School compares
Viera 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brevard, which includes Viera 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 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
- 2,210
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,334 students)
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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.
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 54/100 (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 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.
Is Viera High School a good school?
Viera High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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