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Astronaut High School

Public Grades 9-12
555th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 838 Florida High Schools
Better than 34% of Florida high schools
Summary

Astronaut High School in Titusville, FL, serves 1,056 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Brevard County School District, with about 47% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its high graduation rate of 95.5%, which exceeds both the district and state averages, yet it struggles significantly with math proficiency—only 30% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, far below the district average of 61% and the state average of 63%. This contrast suggests that while the school effectively helps students complete graduation requirements, many may not be mastering core academic content, particularly in math, which has been a chronic issue for several years.

Interestingly, Astronaut High School performs relatively well in other subjects, with 55-60% proficiency in English Language Arts and 55% in US History, indicating that its challenges are concentrated in mathematics rather than being universal. However, chronic absenteeism is elevated at 27.9%, higher than the district average of 21.1%, which likely contributes to academic struggles. When compared to its nearby neighbor, Titusville High School, which serves a similar student population just 3.5 miles away, Astronaut lags in most subjects—for example, Titusville has 64% proficiency in Biology versus Astronaut’s 52%, and 83% in US History versus 55%. This "Titusville Paradox" suggests that school-level factors like leadership and teaching quality play a key role, as both schools have similar socioeconomic profiles and spending per student.

Despite these challenges, Astronaut High School has shown a strong upward trend in graduation rates over the past five years, climbing from 83.3% to 95.5%, indicating effective strategies to keep students on track. The school also spends $11,510 per student, higher than the district average, though this investment hasn’t yet translated into higher test scores. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment for graduation but may require extra focus on math support, especially when compared to higher-performing out-of-district schools like Hagerty High School or Timber Creek High, which have much higher proficiency rates but also lower poverty levels.

1,056
Students ?
21.5
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,510
Per pupil spending ?
47.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 800 War Eagle Blvd
       Titusville, FL  32796

(321) 264-3000

District: Brevard


Feeder schools for Astronaut High School:

Elementary:    Mims Elementary School
    Oak Park Elementary School
    Pinewood Elementary School
Middle:    James Madison Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
African American:
11.5%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026
Strengths
96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 64% meeting standards)
!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016
!Algebra 1 scores 33 pts below the Florida average
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school50%
District avg65%
Florida avg64%
555th of 838
Florida public high schools ?
Bottom 34%▼ down 21 pts since 2016
From top 45% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
14th of 17High Schools in the Brevard
24th of 70Brevard among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202632.7555 of 83833.8%★★☆☆☆
202528.4598 of 84429.1%★☆☆☆☆
202433.4503 of 80737.7%★★☆☆☆
202331.0493 of 79237.8%★★☆☆☆
202232.2474 of 77438.8%★★☆☆☆
202136.5401 of 74646.2%★★☆☆☆
201936.7424 of 73442.2%★★☆☆☆
201833.7435 of 71639.2%★★☆☆☆
201736.7407 of 71443.0%★★☆☆☆
201645.8313 of 69354.8%★★★☆☆
201456.3266 of 68761.3%★★★☆☆
201346.3322 of 64850.3%★★★☆☆
201262.6141 of 60676.7%★★★★☆
201169.7180 of 62271.1%★★★★☆
201074.9142 of 62077.1%★★★★☆
200975.4124 of 58778.9%★★★★☆
200876.8118 of 57779.5%★★★★☆
200782.082 of 56385.4%★★★★☆
200677.389 of 47781.3%★★★★☆
200579.482 of 48783.2%★★★★☆
200480.879 of 48483.7%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts57%-3 vs state
US History55%-19 vs state
Biology 152%-22 vs state
Geometry39%-17 vs state
Algebra 130%-33 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Astronaut High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,056 students attended Astronaut High School.

Astronaut High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mims Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary : Pinewood Elementary School
Middle : James Madison Middle School

Students at Astronaut High School are 69% White, 11% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Astronaut High School ranks 555th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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