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Space Coast Junior/Senior High School

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Space Coast Junior/Senior High School ranks 351 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

351^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 58% of Florida high schools

Summary

Space Coast Junior/Senior High School in Cocoa, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 1,503 students in grades 7 through 12 within the Brevard school district, a district ranked in the 66th percentile statewide.

This school stands out for its remarkable improvement in graduation rates, which have soared from 84.0% just four years ago to an impressive 96.8% today—a rate of progress that outpaces both the district and state averages. Academically, Space Coast shows a clear strength in science and history, consistently outperforming district and state averages on Biology 1 and U.S. History End-of-Course exams, with 77% proficiency in both subjects. However, this success is contrasted by significant struggles in math, where proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (50%) and Geometry (53%) fall well below district and state averages. This creates a notable "math vs. science" paradox, suggesting the school excels at teaching scientific concepts but has a fundamental weakness in its math curriculum. The school also manages chronic absenteeism effectively, with a rate of 20.9% that is better than the state average of 31.4%.

In the competitive landscape of Brevard County, Space Coast occupies a solid middle ground. It is not a top-tier school like Edgewood Junior/Senior High School (ranked 98th percentile) or Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School (83rd percentile), but it significantly outperforms lower-performing neighbors like Cocoa High School (21st percentile) and Astronaut High School (34th percentile). With 44.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Space Coast serves a moderately high-needs population and achieves its results with a relatively lean budget of $10,121 per student. While the school's state ranking has been volatile, its strong graduation rate and science performance make it a commendable choice for families, though the math proficiency gap remains a critical area for improvement.

1,503

Students ?

21.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,121

Per pupil spending ?

44.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6150 Banyan St
Cocoa, FL 32927

(321) 638-0750

District: Brevard

Feeder schools for Space Coast Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:	Atlantis Elementary School
	Challenger 7 Elementary School
	Enterprise Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

8.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg65%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

744^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 25 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

351^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 17High Schools in the Brevard

24^th 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	744 of 1216	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.7	485 of 1205	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.9	401 of 1196	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	432 of 1177	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	579 of 1148	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.2	592 of 1136	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.7	405 of 1099	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.9	427 of 1035	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.8	481 of 1031	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.5	359 of 997	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.0	488 of 999	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	346 of 956	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.8	285 of 897	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.6	273 of 891	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.2	186 of 839	77.8%	★★★★☆
2009	77.2	162 of 780	79.2%	★★★★☆
2008	77.0	153 of 740	79.3%	★★★★☆
2007	79.2	128 of 736	82.6%	★★★★☆
2006	80.4	111 of 675	83.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	351 of 838	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.5	216 of 844	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	54.5	257 of 807	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.7	332 of 792	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.0	282 of 774	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	261 of 746	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.0	218 of 734	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	58.0	209 of 716	70.8%	★★★★☆
2017	57.5	205 of 714	71.3%	★★★★☆
2016	64.7	149 of 693	78.5%	★★★★☆
2014	68.9	151 of 687	78.0%	★★★★☆
2013	66.2	152 of 648	76.5%	★★★★☆
2012	67.1	111 of 606	81.7%	★★★★☆
2011	73.4	155 of 622	75.1%	★★★★☆
2010	80.0	103 of 620	83.4%	★★★★☆
2009	82.0	83 of 587	85.9%	★★★★☆
2008	82.9	77 of 577	86.7%	★★★★☆
2007	82.6	79 of 563	86.0%	★★★★☆
2006	79.2	77 of 477	83.9%	★★★★☆
2005	68.2	149 of 487	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	75.2	106 of 484	78.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 177%+3 vs state

US History77%+3 vs state

Civics76%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

Geometry53%-3 vs state

Algebra 150%-13 vs state

Science50%~ state avg

Math47%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Space Coast Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	6150 Banyan St	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 638-0750	1,503	70	21.4	44.9%	1,108 (73.7%)	94 (6.3%)	147 (9.8%)	20 (1.3%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (8.5%)	49.5	351^st of 838 public high schools	58.1%		60.5	216^th of 844 public high schools	74.4%	135	60.0	47.0	63.0	56.0	29.0	56.0	50.0	50.0	53.0	77.0	77.0	76.0	$10,121	$623	$9,498
Brevard County Jail Complex	Public	5-12	5225 Dewitt Ave	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 690-1500	10	0	9.0	30.0%	4 (40.0%)	6 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Brevard County Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	5225 Dewitt Ave	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 690-3400	28	3	9.3	17.9%	17 (60.7%)	10 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Cocoa High School	Public	7-12	2000 Tiger Trl	Cocoa	32926	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 632-5300	1,432	89	16.0	64.4%	457 (31.9%)	411 (28.7%)	436 (30.4%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (8.2%)	20.2	664^th of 838 public high schools	20.8%		19.9	668^th of 844 public high schools	20.9%	4	31.0	30.0	37.0	49.0	10.0	29.0	21.0	32.0	33.0	54.0	56.0	43.0	$12,497	$1,407	$11,090
Titusville High School	Public	9-12	150 Terrier Trl S	Titusville	32780	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 264-3100	1,275	59	21.6	48.4%	706 (55.4%)	253 (19.8%)	184 (14.4%)	23 (1.8%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	104 (8.2%)	49.9	346^th of 838 public high schools	58.7%		50	336^th of 844 public high schools	60.2%	10			64.0	59.0				17.0	40.0	64.0	83.0		$11,262	$558	$10,704
Astronaut High School	Public	9-12	800 War Eagle Blvd	Titusville	32796	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 264-3000	1,056	49	21.5	47.3%	732 (69.3%)	121 (11.5%)	112 (10.6%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	77 (7.3%)	32.7	555^th of 838 public high schools	33.8%		28.4	598^th of 844 public high schools	29.1%	43			60.0	55.0				30.0	39.0	52.0	55.0		$11,510	$747	$10,762
Merritt Island High School	Public	9-12	100 Mustang Way	Merritt Island	32953	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 454-1000	1,446	69	20.9	33.5%	1,001 (69.2%)	76 (5.3%)	215 (14.9%)	31 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.6%)	113 (7.8%)	47.9	369^th of 838 public high schools	56.0%		46.7	378^th of 844 public high schools	55.2%	9			67.0	60.0				36.0	27.0	72.0	70.0		$10,667	$461	$10,206
Edgewood Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	180 E Merritt Ave	Merritt Island	32953	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 454-1030	942	50	18.8	12.5%	610 (64.8%)	17 (1.8%)	127 (13.5%)	93 (9.9%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	87 (9.2%)	88.7	19^th of 838 public high schools	97.7%		89.6	18^th of 844 public high schools	97.9%	1	94.0	93.0	93.0	97.0		100.0	91.0	96.0	97.0	99.0	100.0	95.0	$10,257	$428	$9,830
Rockledge Senior High School	Public	9-12	220 Raider Rd	Rockledge	32955	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 636-3711	1,579	75	21.1	48.2%	696 (44.1%)	405 (25.6%)	317 (20.1%)	29 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	131 (8.3%)	35.6	527^th of 838 public high schools	37.1%		35.3	521^st of 844 public high schools	38.3%	6			56.0	57.0				25.0	37.0	58.0	62.0		$10,354	$534	$9,821
Project Search	Public	12	701 W Cocoa Causeway	Cocoa Beach	32931	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-1000	19	3	6.3	15.8%	10 (52.6%)	3 (15.8%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.8%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Space Coast Junior/Senior High School

Is Space Coast Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Space Coast Junior/Senior High School ranks 351^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?

Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Atlantis Elementary School
Elementary : Challenger 7 Elementary School
Elementary : Enterprise Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Space Coast Junior/Senior High School in?

Brevard

How many students attend Space Coast Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,503 students attended Space Coast Junior/Senior High School.

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