Edgewood Junior-Senior High School, more often called Edgewood, is a secondary school located at 180 East Merritt Avenue in Merritt Island, Florida, USA. Edgewood enrolls students from grades seven through twelve. It is part of the Brevard Public Schools System. It was the second "School of Choice" in Brevard County.
Serving 935 students in grades 7-12, Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edgewood Jr/sr High School's student population of 935 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Red, Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Jr/sr High School is 0.53, 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
#10 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Wolves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School is ranked #10 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Edgewood Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Edgewood Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Shore Junior/senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Edgewood Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
935 students attend Edgewood Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Edgewood Jr/sr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgewood Jr/sr High School offer ?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edgewood Jr/sr High School part of?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School is part of Brevard School District.
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