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#1689 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 45% in state

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School

High School · Brevard · Cocoa Beach, FL

A Brevard high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

1500 MINUTEMEN CSWY, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

  • Math 53% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 59% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average360/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,769

Median home value

$478,300

Median rent

$1,533/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32931; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·160 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Project SearchEnrollment path unverified5.9123.0 mi48Compare →
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Edgewood Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.87–12Not available935Compare →
Odyssey Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–12Not available1,913Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Brevard

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#45 of 105
District spending per student
$11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Cocoa Beach, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 1,029 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School

What grades does Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School serve?

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,029 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School rank in FL?

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School ranks #1,689 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School a charter school?

No, Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School a Title I school?

No, Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?

29.3% of students at Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,029
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 32931)
13,893
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
58.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32931; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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