Satellite High School is a public high school located in Satellite Beach, Florida in Florida's Space Coast, Brevard County. It was founded in 1962, and has been rated an 'A' school in the state of Florida since 2003. The mascot is the Scorpion.
Serving 1,508 students in grades 9-12, Satellite Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Satellite Senior 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
School Overview
Satellite Senior High School's student population of 1,508 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Satellite Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Satellite Senior High School is 0.32, 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
#603 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
82%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Satellite Senior High School's ranking?
Satellite Senior High School is ranked #603 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Satellite Senior High School often compared to?
Satellite Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Viera High School, Melbourne Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Satellite Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Satellite Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Satellite Senior High School?
1,508 students attend Satellite Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Satellite Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Satellite Senior High School?
Satellite Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Satellite Senior High School offer ?
Satellite Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Satellite Senior High School part of?
Satellite Senior High School is part of Brevard School District.
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