Serving 942 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 95% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgewood Jr/Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Merritt Island, FL, encompassing approximately 1,557 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 39 miles away.
- 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 942 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
942 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgewood Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgewood Jr/sr High School is 0.55, 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
#12 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black
School Mascot
Red Wolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgewood Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Edgewood Jr/sr High School is ranked #12 out of 3,662 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?
95% 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 88%.
How many students attend Edgewood Jr/sr High School?
942 students attend Edgewood Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Edgewood Jr/sr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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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