Edgewood Jr/sr High School

180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 939 students in grades 7-12, Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Edgewood Jr/sr High School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
939 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Jr/sr High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#10 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
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96%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgewood Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewood Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edgewood Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
37%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
68%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Edgewood Jr/sr High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgewood Jr/sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Edgewood Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgewood Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewood Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School is ranked #10 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Edgewood Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Edgewood Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Shore Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Edgewood Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
939 students attend Edgewood Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edgewood Jr/sr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgewood Jr/sr High School offer ?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Edgewood Jr/sr High School part of?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • : 94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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