Space Coast Junior/Senior High School is located in Brevard County, Florida, in the community of Port St. John, Florida, United States. It is part of the Brevard County School District. The school name comes from its location, on the Space Coast. The high school graduated its first class in 2006.
Serving 1,503 students in grades 7-12, Space Coast Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SPACE COAST JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves the northern part of Cocoa, FL, covering an area of approximately 16 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point of the attendance zone being about 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Space Coast Junior/senior High School's student population of 1,503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,503 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Space Coast Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Space Coast Junior/senior High School is 0.43, 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
#1797 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-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 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Violet and Silver
School Mascot
Viper
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Space Coast Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School is ranked #1797 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Space Coast Junior/senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
1,503 students attend Space Coast Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Space Coast Junior/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Space Coast Junior/senior High School?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Space Coast Junior/senior High School offer ?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Space Coast Junior/senior High School part of?
Space Coast Junior/senior High School is part of Brevard School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 22, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Post Planning/Teachers Last Day
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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