Space Coast Junior/senior High School

6150 Banyan St
Cocoa, FL 32927
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,534 students in grades 7-12, Space Coast Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 25% 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: 1,534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Space Coast Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Space Coast Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Space Coast Junior/senior High School is 0.42, 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)
#2036 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Space Coast Junior/senior 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.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Space Coast Junior/senior 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.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Space Coast Junior/senior 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
1%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
37%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
75%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Space Coast Junior/senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior 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
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Space Coast Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Space Coast Junior/senior 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 Space Coast Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School is ranked #2036 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
1,534 students attend Space Coast Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Space Coast Junior/senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Space Coast Junior/senior High School offer ?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Space Coast Junior/senior High School part of?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School is part of Brevard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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