Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School is a public junior/senior high school that is a part of the Brevard County Public School System with students in grades seven through twelfth located in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Serving 1,029 students in grades 7-12, Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,029 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Minutemen
School Rankings
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cocoa Beach 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Minutemen
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is ranked #815 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?
1,029 students attend Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School?
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School offer ?
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School part of?
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School is part of Brevard School District.
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