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#3137 of 3,778 schools in FL

Cocoa High School

High School · Brevard · Cocoa, FL

A Brevard high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2000 TIGER TRL, Cocoa, FL 32926

  • Math 23% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 76.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-24.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate76%
AP Participation20.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism40.1%

Students at Cocoa High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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

68.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cocoa 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,650/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cocoa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$65,092

Median home value

$251,400

Median rent

$1,297/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
12 boys'·17 girls'·29 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
Brevard Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified6.0K–120.9 mi226Compare →
Space Coast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.1 mi160Compare →
Rfm Christian Academy Coco2Private · tuition5.8privateK–121.2 mi31Compare →
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
#84 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 High School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cocoa High School

Cocoa High School is a public high school in Cocoa, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 1,468 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,137 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cocoa High School

What grades does Cocoa High School serve?

Cocoa High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Cocoa High School?

Cocoa High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,468 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocoa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cocoa High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cocoa High School rank in FL?

Cocoa High School ranks #3,137 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Cocoa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cocoa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cocoa High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cocoa High School a charter school?

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

Is Cocoa High School a Title I school?

No, Cocoa High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cocoa High School?

68.7% of students at Cocoa 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
1,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.1%
4-Year Graduation
76.0%
Area population (ZIP 32926)
21,576
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
52.2
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 32926; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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